greater palatine artery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A superior artery that arises from the descending palatine artery and sends branches to the soft palate, the palatine glands, the mucous membrane of the hard palate, and the gums.

Word forms

greater palatine artery greater palatine arteries
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