CLEFT PALATE
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Cleft Palate.
Cleft Palate - as a noun
A congenital fissure of the hard palate
Example Sentences
"A cleft palate is a birth defect that occurs when the roof of the mouth does not fully close during development."
"Babies with cleft palates may have difficulty feeding and may require special bottles or feeding techniques."
"Surgery is often necessary to repair a cleft palate and improve speech and eating abilities."
"Children with cleft palates may need ongoing speech therapy to help with language development."
"Individuals with cleft palates may experience nasal speech due to the opening between the mouth and nose."