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Two days prior to the Herrick operation I repaired a double cleft lip, resected a recurrent cancer of the mouth, corrected lop ears in a child, and closed a burn of the buttocks.
Joe Murray

Meaning of "cleft lip" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CLEFT LIP

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLEFT LIP

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Cleft lip is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CLEFT LIP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cleft lip

Cleft lip and palate

Cleft lip and cleft palate, which can also occur together as cleft lip and palate, are variations of a type of clefting congenital deformity caused by abnormal facial development during gestation. A cleft is a fissure or opening—a gap. It is the non-fusion of the body's natural structures that form before birth. Approximately 1 in 700 children born have a cleft lip or a cleft palate or both. In decades past, the condition was sometimes referred to as harelip, based on the similarity to the cleft in the lip of a hare, but that term is now generally considered to be offensive. Clefts can also affect other parts of the face, such as the eyes, ears, nose, cheeks, and forehead. In 1976, Paul Tessier described fifteen lines of cleft. Most of these craniofacial clefts are even rarer and are frequently described as Tessier clefts using the numerical locator devised by Tessier. A cleft lip or palate can be successfully treated with surgery, especially so if conducted soon after birth or in early childhood.

Definition of cleft lip in the English dictionary

The definition of cleft lip in the dictionary is a congenital split in the upper lip, often associated with a cleft palate.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLEFT LIP

cleaver
cleavers
cleck
clecky
cleek
Cleese
Cleethorpes
cleeve
clef
cleft
cleft palate
cleg
Clegg
Cleggmania
cleidoic egg
cleik
Cleisthenes
cleistogamic
cleistogamous
cleistogamously

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLEFT LIP

back flip
bite one´s lip
blip
button one´s lip
clip
curl one´s lip
flip
Freudian slip
hair clip
half-slip
keep a stiff upper lip
lip
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Philip
Phillip
slip
stiff upper lip
tulip
upper lip
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Synonyms and antonyms of cleft lip in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «cleft lip» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLEFT LIP

Find out the translation of cleft lip to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cleft lip from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cleft lip» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

唇裂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

labio leporino
570 millions of speakers

English

cleft lip
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फांक होंठ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشفة المشقوقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

заячья губа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lábio leporino
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফাটা ঠোঁট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fente labiale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bibir bibir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lippen-Kiefer-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

口唇裂
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

구순
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lip lip
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sứt môi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிளவு லிப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फाटलेला ओठ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yarık dudak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

labbro leporino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozszczep wargi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

заяча губа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

buza de iepure
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λαγόχειλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gesplete lip
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kluven läpp
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

leppespalte
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cleft lip

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLEFT LIP»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cleft lip

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QUOTES WITH «CLEFT LIP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cleft lip.
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Joe Murray
Two days prior to the Herrick operation I repaired a double cleft lip, resected a recurrent cancer of the mouth, corrected lop ears in a child, and closed a burn of the buttocks.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLEFT LIP»

Discover the use of cleft lip in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cleft lip and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cleft Lip and Palate : From Origin to Treatment: From Origin ...
Addressing issues that are relevant to clinicians, researchers and family members, this book is a comprehensive, well-illustrated, and up-to-date account of the many facets of this common disorder.
Department of Medicine and Department Epidemiology Boston University School of Medicine and School of Public Health Diego F. Wyszynski Genetics Program, 2002
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Management of Cleft Lip and Palate in the Developing World
This book explores the complex issues surrounding the management of cleft lip and palate in the Developing World, and aims to raise the profile of a condition commonly considered to be of only cosmetic importance in countries where infant ...
Michael Mars, Alex Habel, Debbie Sell, 2008
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A Parent's Guide to Cleft Lip and Palate
Describes the nature and cause of cleft lip and palate, emphasizing the positive outlook for successful treatment and the role parents and caregivers play
Karlind T. Moller, Clark D. Starr, Sylvia A. Johnson, 1990
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Cleft Lip and Palate: Diagnosis and Management
A unique feature of the book is that it largely consists of longitudinal facial and palatal growth studies of dental casts, photographs, panorexes, and cephalographs from birth to adolescence.
Samuel Berkowitz, 2013
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Cleft Lip and Palate: Epidemiology, Aetiology, and Treatment
Thus, the book provides a contemporary overview of the epidemiology, aetiology and treatment of cleft lip and palate, and will be of use to a wide range of individuals, including students, biologists and clinicians, who have an interest in ...
Martyn T. Cobourne, 2012
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Management of cleft lip and palate
This book the successor to Advances in the Management of Cleft Palate edited by Margaret Edwards and Tony Watson and published in 1980 but it is different enough for its publishers and editors to feel that its name should be changed.
Antony Charles Harington Watson, A. C. H. Watson, Debbie A. Sell, 2001
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Cleft Lip and Palate: Lesions, Pathophysiology and Primary ...
Offering the advantage of 35 years of clinical experience in which he has treated more than 5000 patients, the distinguished author presents state-of-the-art techniques for managing all types of cleft lip and palate disorders.
René Malek, 2001
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Multidisciplinary Management of Cleft Lip and Palate
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Janusz Bardach, Hughlett L. Morris, Ph.D., 1990
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Cleft Lip and Palate: The presurgical period, initial ...
This work provides a forum for the development of better understanding of the problems involved and for better new ideas to be developed to significantly improve the treatment of this condition.
Craniofacial Society of Great Britain. International Meeting, A. G. Huddart, M. J. W. Ferguson, 1990
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Peterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
graft reconstruction of the cleft maxilla, and orthognathic surgery for cleft-related dys- morphology are discussed in Chapter 43, "Reconstruction of the Alveolar Cleft," Chapter 44, "Reconstruction of Cleft Lip and Palate: Secondary Procedures," ...
Michael Miloro, Peter Larsen, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLEFT LIP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cleft lip is used in the context of the following news items.
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Medical team 1 of 4 in state specializing in cleft care
Cleft lip is due to incomplete fusion or formation of the lip. It commonly occurs during the sixth or eighth week of pregnancy. It can range from a ... «Jacksonville Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Operation Smile embarks on 'Mega Mission' in DRC
CAPE TOWN - A South African children's medical charity that performs effective cleft lip and palate surgeries is embarking on what it's calling a ... «Eyewitness News, Jul 15»
3
'My house is broken': Lansing family recalls fire
Alijah, who has a cleft lip and cleft pallet and had surgery in June, uses a specialized bottle. Root and her father drove to a local hospital, which ... «Lansing State Journal, Jul 15»
4
Tele-dentistry project for public dental services in rural Victoria
Organised by the CRC for Oral Health, the paediatric tele-dentistry project is looking at whether patients with cleft lip and palate or dental ... «Pulse+IT Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Amazing Computer Animation Shows In Utero Development of …
“The transformation occurs with very precise timing and delays can result in a cleft lip or palate,” explains Ceurstemont. Editor's note. If you want ... «National Right to Life News, Jul 15»
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Epilepsy Linked to Very High Risk of Death During Childbirth
... a proper dosage of anti-seizure medication, which can lead to birth defects including cleft lip, clef palate, heart and urinary disorders. The rate ... «Physicians News Digest, Jul 15»
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Beverly Hills MD cosmeceuticals partners with Smile Train to treat …
For every skincare unit sold, Beverly Hills MD will donate a portion of the proceeds to Smile Train to support lifesaving and life-changing cleft lip ... «Virtual Press Office, Jul 15»
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Cleft Lip and Palate: National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and …
While some babies are born with congenital anomalies (i.e. cleft lip and palate), others are born with far more serious life-threatening ... «Latin Post, Jul 15»
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NGO Offers Free Facial Surgery To 502 Patients
According to him, patients with facial deformities, such as facial clefts (Cleft lip and Palate), facial tumour and swellings and locked Jaw (TMJ ... «Leadership Newspapers, Jul 15»
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Remember The Politician Who 'Rehomed' Adopted Kids? He's Not …
She had a special need of a cleft palate only, no cleft lip so her facial appearance is not affected.” If those don't make you squirm, there's ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»

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