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cheiloschisis

/kaɪˈlɒs.kɪ.sɪs/

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noun

/kaɪˈlɒs.kɪ.sɪs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий врождённое расщепление или отверстие в верхней губе, широко известное как заячья губа.

A medical term for a congenital split or opening in the upper lip, commonly known as a cleft lip.

  1. Congenital cleft lipC2formalmedical

    A congenital split or opening in the upper lip, often occurring during fetal development.

    ruВрожденная расщелина губы

    • The newborn was diagnosed with cheiloschisis and scheduled for corrective surgery.
    • Cheiloschisis can be repaired through a surgical procedure performed in early infancy.
    • The doctor explained that cheiloschisis is one of the most common congenital facial anomalies.

    Synonymscleft lipharelip