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Cleft
Cleft (/klɛft/), from the Old English cleofan meaning "to split", is a term used in medical science to describe a split or division in a body structure. It is often used in the context of congenital deformities, such as cleft lip and cleft palate.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /klɛft/
Etymology
The term "cleft" originates from the Old English cleofan, which means "to split". It is related to the Dutch kloven and the German klieben, both of which also mean "to split".
Related Terms
- Cleft lip: A congenital split in the upper lip.
- Cleft palate: A congenital split in the roof of the mouth.
- Cleft chin: A dimple or prominent crease in the front of the chin caused by a split in the underlying bone structure.
- Cleft foot: A rare congenital deformity where the foot has a deep median cleft.
- Cleft hand: A rare congenital deformity characterized by a central cleft in the hand and often associated with syndactyly (fusion of fingers).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cleft
- Wikipedia's article - Cleft
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