palatogenesis

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noun

The formation of the palate (roof of the mouth)

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Meanings

nounpalatogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe formation of the palate (roof of the mouth)

    Much of our understanding derives from the study of mice with targeted mutations, finding key transcription factors, growth factors and receptors required for normal palatogenesis.

    2015 July 14, “Molecular Anatomy of Palate Development”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

From palato- + -genesis.

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palatogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palatogenesis

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“palatogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palatogenesis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “palatogenesis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/palatogenesis.

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