Cleft lip and cleft palate, also known as orofacial cleft, is a group of conditions that includes cleft lip, cleft palate, and both together. A cleft lip contains an opening in the upper lip that may extend into the nose. The opening may be on one side, both sides, or in the middle. A cleft palate is when the roof of the mouth contains an opening into the nose. These disorders can result in feeding problems, speech problems, hearing problems, and frequent ear infections. Less than half the time
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cleft definition: The definition of a cleft is a space between two parts, an opening made by a split or a crack. (noun) An example of a cleft is the crack along a fault line....
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In some cases, cleft palate is caused by syndromes which also cause other problems: 1  Stickler's Syndrome can cause cleft lip and palate, joint pain, and myopia. 2  Loeys-Dietz syndrome can cause cleft palate or bifid uvula, hypertelorism, and aortic aneurysm.
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Cleft lip and cleft palate, also known as orofacial cleft, is a group of conditions that includes cleft lip (CL), cleft palate (CP), and both together (CLP). A cleft lip contains an opening in the upper lip that may extend into the nose. The opening may be on one side, both sides, or in the middle.
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Cleft lip and cleft palate, also known as orofacial cleft, is a group of conditions that includes cleft lip (CL), cleft palate (CP), and both together (CLP).[1][2] A cleft lip contains an opening in the upper lip that may extend into the nose. The opening may be on one side, both sides, or in the middle.
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(plural clefts) 1  An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting. 2  A piece made by splitting. a cleft of wood. 3  A disease of horses; a crack on the band of the pastern.
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Cleft lip is formed in the top of the lip as either a small gap or an indentation in the lip (partial or incomplete cleft), or it continues into the nose (complete cleft). Lip cleft can occur as a one-sided (unilateral) or two-sided (bilateral) condition.
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Cleft lip and cleft palate can often be diagnosed during pregnancy with an ultrasound exam. A cleft lip or palate can be successfully treated with surgery. This is often done in the first few months of life for cleft lip and before eighteen months for cleft palate. Speech therapy and dental care may also be needed.
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The definition of a cleft is a space between two parts, an opening made by a split or a crack. An example of a cleft is the crack along a fault line. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
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cleft. 1  An opening, fissure, or V-shaped indentation made by or as if by splitting. 2  A piece made by splitting. a cleft of wood. 3  A disease of horses; a crack on the band of the pastern.
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A cleft is a space between two parts, an opening made by a split or a crack.