speech bulb

speech bulb

a speech prosthesis used to close a cleft or other opening in the hard or soft palate, or to replace absent tissue necessary for the production of good speech.

Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

speech bulb

(spēch bŭlb)

A prosthetic speech aid; a restoration used to close a cleft or other opening in the hard or soft palate, or to replace absent tissue necessary for the production of good speech.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

speech bulb

(spēch bŭlb)

Speech prosthesis used to close a cleft or other opening in hard or soft palate or to replace absent tissue necessary for the production of good speech.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012