Usually means: Inadequate closure of velopharyngeal mechanism.
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Definitions from Wikipedia (Velopharyngeal insufficiency)

noun:  Velopharyngeal insufficiency is a disorder of structure that causes a failure of the velum (soft palate) to close against the posterior pharyngeal wall (back wall of the throat) during speech in order to close off the nasal cavity during oral speech production.


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