Meaning of HARD PALATE
| Pronunciation: | | hârd 'palit
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[n] the bony part of the roof of the mouth |
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| | See Also: | | maxilla, palate, roof of the mouth, surface, upper jaw, upper jawbone | |
| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The hard palate the anterior two-thirds of the palate. It is bony. |
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| Glossary |
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| | Definition: | | the bony roof of the mouth that separates the mouth from the nasal cavity, permitting the animal to breathe and chew at the same time. |
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