Retropalatal
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Behind the palate not-comparable
"Although obstruction may occur at any point in the pharynx, it is most frequently observed in either the retropalatal and/or the retroglossal regions [ 57 ]."
Example
More examples"Although obstruction may occur at any point in the pharynx, it is most frequently observed in either the retropalatal and/or the retroglossal regions [ 57 ]."
Etymology
From retro- + palatal.
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