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soft palate

/ˈsɒft ˈpælət/

Traduction: Partie molle et flexible à l'arrière du palais, qui aide à la déglutition, à la respiration et à la production des sons de la parole.

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/ˈsɒft ˈpælət/C1formalmedical
  • frPartie molle et flexible à l'arrière du palais, qui aide à la déglutition, à la respiration et à la production des sons de la parole.

The soft, flexible part at the back of the roof of the mouth, which helps with swallowing, breathing, and speech sounds.

  1. Anatomical structureB2formal

    The soft, fleshy part at the back of the roof of the mouth, which helps in swallowing and speech.

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    • The soft palate moves upward during swallowing to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity.
    • Damage to the soft palate can affect a person's ability to speak clearly.
    • The doctor examined the patient's soft palate for signs of infection.