cleft lip
noun
: a birth defect characterized by one or more clefts in the upper lip resulting from failure of the embryonic parts of the lip to unite
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Since its commissioning, Global Mercy has performed over 4,400 life-changing surgeries, from tumor removals to cleft lip repairs.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The organization helps spread awareness about those with cleft lips and palates.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
These surgeons also handle dental implants, reconstructive surgeries and surgeries related to cleft lips or palates.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024
Now that she’s become well known not only for her art and fashion, but for being a cleft advocate, speaking around the country about her experience with a cleft lip and palate, Glasses has been traveling a lot for personal appearances, which leaves precious little time for weaving.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
The organization helps spread awareness about those with cleft lips and palates.
—Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
These surgeons also handle dental implants, reconstructive surgeries and surgeries related to cleft lips or palates.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 9 Sep. 2024
Now that she’s become well known not only for her art and fashion, but for being a cleft advocate, speaking around the country about her experience with a cleft lip and palate, Glasses has been traveling a lot for personal appearances, which leaves precious little time for weaving.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Cleft lip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleft%20lip. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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