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cleft lip Definition

cleft lip

noun

  1. 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
  2. such a lip

cleft lip Usage Examples

Converse of object

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

Browse dictionary entries near cleft lip

  1. ‹ cleft
  2. ‹ clef
  3. ‹ cleek
  4. ‹ CLEC
  5. ‹ cleavers
  6. ‹ cleaver
  7. ‹ cleave
  8. ‹ cleavage
  9. ‹ cleat
  10. ‹ clearwing
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