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Cleft lip
 
Definition:
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  A birth defect in which the lip does not completely form. The degree of the cleft lip can vary greatly, from mild (notching of the lip) to severe (large opening from the lip up through the nose). Cleft lips may be caused by genetic or environmental factors.  
     


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