cleft lip

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kleft lip]
- /klɛft lɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kleft lip]
- /klɛft lɪp/

Definitions of cleft lip words

noun cleft lip a congenital split in the upper lip, often associated with a cleft palate 3
noun cleft lip 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 3
noun cleft lip such a lip 3
noun cleft lip a congenitally deformed lip, usually the upper one, in which there is a vertical fissure that extends into one or both nostrils. 1
noun cleft lip the deformity itself. 1
noun cleft lip split in upper lip 1

See all 7 definitions of cleft lip

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Parts of speech for Cleft lip

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cleft lip popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cleft lip usage trend in Literature

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