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roof of the mouth

/ruːf əv ðə maʊθ/

Traducción: Término anatómico para la superficie interna superior de la boca, que separa la cavidad oral de la nasal; consta del paladar duro en la parte anterior y del paladar blando en la posterior.

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/ruːf əv ðə maʊθ/B2formalmedical
  • esTérmino anatómico para la superficie interna superior de la boca, que separa la cavidad oral de la nasal; consta del paladar duro en la parte anterior y del paladar blando en la posterior.

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.

    espaladar

    • 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.