Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
palato
Noun
/pəˈleɪtoʊ/
Definition
The term ‘palato’ refers to the palate, the roof of the mouth that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
Examples
- The palato acts as a barrier between the mouth and the nasal passages.
- In speech, the position of the tongue against the palato can influence sound production.
- Palato-alveolar sounds are produced with the tongue pressed against the hard palate.
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘palato’ relates to the palate, which plays a crucial role in the functions of eating and speaking.
Synonyms
- Palate
- Roof of the mouth
