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| Term | palatal plate |
| Pronunciation | PAL-uh-tul ... |
| Variations | broad palatal strap, broad palatal plate, broad palatal major connector |
| See also | palatal strap, full palatal plate, lingual plate, palatal bar, horseshoe, closed horseshoe |
| Definition | A major connector that covers a significant portion of the hard palate. |
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