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noun
A muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking.
synonym: velum.
is a specific kind of: flap.
has as a part: uvula.
is a part of: palate, roof of the mouth.
derivation: velar.
Polish: podniebienie miękkie
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