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cleft lip
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Princeton's WordNet
cleft lip, harelip, cheiloschisisnoun
a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip
Wiktionary
cleft lipnoun
harelip
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cleft lip
A cleft lip is a congenital defect or physical deformity of the upper lip that is characterized by a noticeable split or gap that occurs when the facial structures do not completely fuse together during early fetal development. This condition can range from a slight notch in the upper lip to a complete separation reaching up to the nose. It can affect one or both sides of the lip and can sometimes also involve the palate. The exact cause remains unknown, but it's believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Cleft Lip
Congenital defect in the upper lip where the maxillary prominence fails to merge with the merged medial nasal prominences. It is thought to be caused by faulty migration of the mesoderm in the head region.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cleft lip in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cleft lip in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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