Cleft Lip Definition

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noun
A congenital lip deformity often accompanying a cleft palate, in which, usually, the upper lip fails to form completely, leaving a vertical cleft in the center.
Webster's New World
Such a lip.
Webster's New World

(teratology) Harelip.

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Noun

Singular:
cleft lip
Plural:
cleft lips

Cleft Lip Sentence Examples

  • Why are babies born with a cleft lip or cleft lip or cleft palate?

  • Q. What can be done to prevent cleft lip?

  • Why are babies born with a cleft lip or cleft palate?

  • You note that Lily has a unilateral cleft lip and palate but is otherwise well.

  • It also helps prevent cleft lip and palate.

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Words Starting With

CCLCLE

Words Ending With

PIPLIP

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cleft lip

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