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roof of the mouth

/ruːf əv ðə maʊθ/

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/ruːf əv ðə maʊθ/B2formalmedical
  • ruАнатомический термин для верхней внутренней поверхности рта, отделяющей ротовую полость от носовой полости, состоящей из твердого нёба спереди и мягкого нёба сзади.

The anatomical term for the upper interior surface of the mouth, separating the oral cavity from the nasal cavity, consisting of the hard palate at the front and the soft palate at the back.

  1. Anatomical structureB2formal

    The hard and soft tissue forming the upper surface of the mouth, separating the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.

    ruНёбо

    • The dentist examined the roof of her mouth for any signs of infection.
    • He burned the roof of his mouth by drinking hot coffee too quickly.
    • The roof of the mouth is divided into the hard palate and the soft palate.