[ From Palate. ] A combining form used in anatomy to indicate relation to the palate, or connection with the palate; as in
‖n. pl. [ NL. See Palato-, and Nares. ] (Anat.) The posterior nares. See Nares. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Palato- + pterygoid. ] (Anat.) Pertaining to the palatine and pterygoid region of the skull;