Cleft Summary

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  • 3 Encyclopedia Articles

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Encyclopedia Articles (3)

575 words, approx. 2 pages
Cleft Lip and Palate Cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/P), and isolated cleft palate (CP), are among the most common birth defects, with a prevalence at birth that ranges between 1 in 500 and... Read more
857 words, approx. 3 pages
Cleft Lip and Palate A cleft is a birth defect that occurs when the tissues of the lip and/or palate of a fetus do not properly fuse very early in the pregnancy. A cleft lip, sometimes referred to as ... Read more
2,235 words, approx. 8 pages
Cleft Lip and Palate Physical defect in the development of the upper part of the mouth, including the lip and palate, or roof of the mouth. Over 5,000 babies are born each year in the United States wi... Read more