ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Retropalatal

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Retropalatal is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Behind the palate.

Meaning

(anatomy) Behind the palate.

Example Sentences

Although obstruction may occur at any point in the pharynx, it is most frequently observed in either the retropalatal and/or the retroglossal regions [ 57 ].

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include retrojugal, distopalatal, palatic, velopalatal, lateropalmar, retroscapular.

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