"palatal expander" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: palatal expanders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} palatal expander (plural palatal expanders)
  1. (dentistry) A device used to widen the upper jaw so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better. Wikipedia link: palatal expander Categories (topical): Dentistry
    Sense id: en-palatal_expander-en-noun-2HM7y30r Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences

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