palatize (Meaning)

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palatize (v. t.)

To modify, as the tones of the voice, by means of the palate; as, to palatize a letter or sound.

Synonyms & Antonyms of palatize

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palatize Sentence Examples

  1. The dentist palatized my teeth by adjusting their bite, ensuring proper alignment and reducing discomfort.
  2. Palatal expansion devices can palatize the maxilla, widening the upper jaw.
  3. The pronounced palatine ridge in the roof of his mouth palatized his speech, causing a lisp.
  4. Researchers have identified specific proteins involved in the palatization process during embryonic development.
  5. The palatal arch is responsible for palatizing the nasopharynx, separating the nasal and oral cavities.
  6. Orthopedic surgery can be used to palatize the jaw, correcting severe malocclusions.
  7. The palate is palatized by the fusion of the palatine processes, which occurs during fetal development.
  8. Palatal clefting, a birth defect, can result in an incompletely palatized palate.
  9. The palatizations of certain consonants in certain languages can affect the intelligibility of speech.
  10. Palatography, a technique used to study speech production, involves palatizing the palate with a dye to visualize tongue-to-palate contacts.

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To modify, as the tones of the voice, by means of the palate; as, to palatize a letter or sound.

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The dentist palatized my teeth by adjusting their bite, ensuring proper alignment and reducing discomfort.

Palatal expansion devices can palatize the maxilla, widening the upper jaw.

The pronounced palatine ridge in the roof of his mouth palatized his speech, causing a lisp.

Researchers have identified specific proteins involved in the palatization process during embryonic development.