: 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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebHe was born with a rare genetic disorder that affected the development of his legs and feet and resulted in a cleft lip and palate. Allison Torres Burtka, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2022 Potential fetal impacts of anti-seizure drugs include spina bifida, cleft lip and autism, according to studies. Meena Venkataramanan, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2022 Potential fetal impacts of anti-seizure drugs include spina bifida, cleft lip and autism, according to studies. Meena Venkataramanan, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2022 Potential fetal impacts of anti-seizure drugs include spina bifida, cleft lip and autism, according to studies. Meena Venkataramanan, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2022 Potential fetal impacts of anti-seizure drugs include spina bifida, cleft lip and autism, according to studies. Meena Venkataramanan, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2022 Potential fetal impacts of anti-seizure drugs include spina bifida, cleft lip and autism, according to studies. Meena Venkataramanan, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2022 Potential fetal impacts of anti-seizure drugs include spina bifida, cleft lip and autism, according to studies. Meena Venkataramanan, Washington Post, 25 July 2022 The disorder can result in an intellectual disability and physical abnormalities such as extra fingers and toes or a cleft lip. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 3 June 2022 See More
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1882, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
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