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pal·a·tal

(păl′ə-təl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to the palate.

2. Linguistics

a. Produced with the front of the tongue near or against the hard palate, as the (y) in English young.

b. Produced with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate, as the (ch) in English chin.

c. Produced with the front of the tongue in a forward position. Used of a vowel.

n. Linguistics

A palatal sound.

pal′a·tal·ly adv.

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palatal

(ˈpælətəl)

adj

1. (Anatomy) Also called: palatine of or relating to the palate

2. (Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics of, relating to, or denoting a speech sound articulated with the blade of the tongue touching the hard palate

3. (Anatomy) Also called: palatine the bony plate that forms the palate

4. (Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics a palatal speech sound, such as the semivowel (j)

ˈpalatally adv

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pal•a•tal

(ˈpæl ə tl)

adj.

1. Anat. of or pertaining to the palate.

2. (of a speech sound, esp. a consonant) articulated with the blade of the tongue held close to or touching the hard palate.

3. a palatal consonant, as the sound (y) in yes or (KH) in German ich.

[1820–30; < French]

pal′a•tal•ly, adv.

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Noun	1.	palatal - a semivowel produced with the tongue near the palate (like the initial sound in the English word `yeast') glide, semivowel - a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
Adj.	1.	palatal - relating to or lying near the palate; "palatal index"; "the palatine tonsils" palatine
	2.	palatal - produced with the front of the tongue near or touching the hard palate (as `y') or with the blade of the tongue near the hard palate (as `ch' in `chin' or `j' in `gin') palatalised, palatalized soft - (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')

Translations

ουρανικός

palatale

палатальный

palatal

[ˈpælətl]

A. ADJ → palatal

B. N → palatal f

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palatal

adj → Gaumen-; (Phon) → palatal; palatal muscle → Gaumenmuskel m

n (Phon) → Palatal(laut) m

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palatal

[ˈpælətl] adj → palatale

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Keywords: Palatal rugae, Dental cast, Sagittal skeletal pattern.

The Association between Morphological Characteristics of Palatal Rugae and Sagittal Skeletal Patterns

Palatal rugae (PR) also referred to as plicae palatinae transversae, rugae palatinae or simply palatal ridges are stable, transverse mucosal ridges present in the anterior part of the hard palate.

Developmental Association of Palatal Dimensions and Palatal Rugae Characteristics in Angle's Classes I, II and III of Malocclusion/Asociacion de Desarrollo de las Dimensiones Palatinas y las Caracteristicas de las Rugas Palatinas en las Clases I, II y III de Maloclusion de Angle

Specific topics include free fibula flap for midface reconstruction, lower eyelid reconstruction with palatal grafts, free flap for hemi-tongue reconstruction, skate flap for nipple reconstruction, hernia repair with open component separation, superior gluteal artery perforator flap, the medial plantar flap, and pediatric facial reinaimation using a functional gracilis muscle transfer.

Flaps in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (online access included)

PGG is a growth defect of the tooth present on the palatal surface of maxillary anterior teeth.

FREQUENCY OF PALATOGINGIVAL GROOVE IN MAXILLARY INCISORS

The mouthguard has an extra protective armor but is a little thinner than others De la Vega had previously made for Pacquiao on the palatal side to make for a better fit.

Protective armor in Pacquiao's mouthguard

Conventional pendulum anchors from the palatal tissue and upper premolars during the distalization of maxillary molars.

Evaluation of Dentoalveolar and Dentofacial Effects of a Mini-Screw-Anchored Pendulum Appliance in Maxillary Molar Distalization

(4) In circumstances where it is difficult to identify a dead person by fingerprints or dental records, palatal rugae could be an alternative as they possess unique characteristics.

The Application of Palatal Rugae for Sex Discrimination in Forensic Medicine in a Selected Iranian Population

The present article reports a case of MEC involving hard and soft palate, presenting as persistent slow-growing ulcer, localized only to the palatal mucosa.

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Palate--A Case Report and Review of Literature

These are categorized as anatomical, medical, psychological and dental/iatrogenic factors.8,9 Anatomical factors that may contribute to gagging include resorption of the maxillary residual alveolar bone that causes a move in the upper denture base and retention loss, variety of soft palatal anatomy, innate hypersensitivity along with variations of areas innervated by the 5th, 9th and 10th cranial nerves.10 Medical factors that may contribute include nasal obstruction, post-nasal drip, sinusitis, chronic catarrah and indigestion have been suggested as causes of gagging but have not been proved statistically.

GAGGING AND ITS MANAGEMENT IN PROSTHODONTIC PATIENTS - A REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Palatal variation can be informative in clinical, bioarchaeological, and forensic settings; therefore, standard definitions are needed to ensure mutual intelligibility across disciplines and, in the case of forensic applications, adherence to rigorous standards of evidence.

Standard Dimensions and Definitions for the Human Palate

"We would expect to see the same palatal structures and snout shapes in both shartegosuchids and extant crocodiles if they were using it for similar functions and had evolved a closed palate for similar reasons," Dollman concluded.