Term: Cleft Palate and Lip

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2008-11-18

Definition:

Birth defects affecting the roof and/or upper lip of the mouth. These defects may appear together or separately. The defect can range from a small notch in the lip to a vertical fissure that runs into the roof of the mouth and nose.

References 

• Brownell M, De Coster C, Penfold R, Derksen S, Au W, Schultz J, Dahl M. Manitoba Child Health Atlas Update. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2008. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)