Harelip
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An older term for a cleft lip, a congenital condition in which there is a split or opening in the upper lip present from birth.
“The documentary discussed the history of surgical treatment for harelip and cleft palate.”
Pronunciation
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hare·lip
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Synonyms
cheiloschisis
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