soft palate
US /ˌsɑft ˈpælət/
UK /ˌsɑft ˈpælət/
1.
palato mole
the fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth
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The uvula hangs from the back of the soft palate.
A úvula pende da parte de trás do palato mole.
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When you swallow, the soft palate moves up to close off the nasal cavity.
Ao engolir, o palato mole move-se para cima para fechar a cavidade nasal.