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Definition of Palate

Palate: The roof of the mouth. The front portion is bony (hard palate), and the back portion is muscular (soft palate).

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4730
Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:27:00 PM

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