Palatine Bone Definition
noun
An irregularly shaped bone posterior to the maxilla, which forms part of the nasal cavity, the eye socket, and the hard palate.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
- os palatinum
- palatine
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Noun
Singular:
palatine bone
Plural:
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