Meaning of the word "soft palate" in English
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soft palate
US /ˌsɑft ˈpælət/
UK /ˌsɑft ˈpælət/
Noun
1.
the fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth
Example:
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The uvula hangs from the back of the soft palate.
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When you swallow, the soft palate moves up to close off the nasal cavity.
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