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roof of the mouth

/ruːf əv ðə maʊθ/

Tradução: Termo anatômico para a superfície interna superior da boca, que separa a cavidade oral da cavidade nasal, composta pelo palato duro na parte anterior e pelo palato mole na parte posterior.

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/ruːf əv ðə maʊθ/B2formalmedical
  • ptTermo anatômico para a superfície interna superior da boca, que separa a cavidade oral da cavidade nasal, composta pelo palato duro na parte anterior e pelo palato mole na parte 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.

    ptPalato

    • 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.