velopharyngeal seal
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seal — 1. A tight closure. 2. To effect a tight closure. border s. the contact of the denture border with the underlying or adjacent tissues to prevent the passage of air or other substances. SYN: peripheral s.. palatal s. SYN … Medical dictionary
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