Meanings
nounpalatal expander (plural palatal expanders)
plural palatal expanders
- dentistryA device used to widen the upper jaw so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better.
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palatal expander. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palatal%20expander
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“palatal expander.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palatal%20expander. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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