Cleft lip
Cleft lip and palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and the roof of the mouth.
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Why is cleft lip more prominent in males than females?
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What is the difference between a cleft lip and a harelip?
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That's not a cleft lip, that's a harelip." what is the difference?
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Supposing someone has a cleft lip. What are the chances their child will have one too?
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Who really discovered cleft lip and palate?
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