Meaning Of The Word Cleft lip

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What's The Definition Of Cleft lip?

cleft lip in American English
a congenital lip deformity often accompanying a cleft palate, in which, usually, the upper lip fails to form completely, leaving a vertical cleft in the center
noun: a congenitally deformed lip, usually the upper one, in which there is a vertical fissure that extends into one or both nostrils

cleft lip in British English
noun: a congenital cleft or fissure in the midline of the upper lip, often occurring with cleft palate

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