"Palate defects" refer to abnormalities or problems with the roof of the mouth, which can cause difficulties in speech, eating, and breathing. Full definition
All puppies and kittens should be checked for palate defects as soon as possible after birth. (safarivet.com)
Researchers located a novel gene mutation causing cleft lip and cleft palate defects, which slows the turnover of hyaluronan, an important component of the hard palate. (sciencedaily.com)
Although cavities are less common in pets than in people, they can have many of the same dental problems that people can develop: broken teeth and roots palate defects (such... (animalcareofgloucester.com)