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harelip

 

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Noun harelip has 1 sense
  1. cleft lip, harelip, cheiloschisis - a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip
    --1 is a kind of birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality

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Harelip

Noun: A congenital deformity of the upper lip, characterized by a vertical split or indentation.

Senses:

1. Popular sense: A physical condition where the upper lip is split or indented from birth.

Example sentence: The baby was born with a harelip, requiring immediate medical attention.

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2. Local sense: A colloquial term used in some regions to refer to a person with a harelip.

Example sentence: The local community rallied together to support the child with a harelip, ensuring she felt loved and accepted.

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Note: It is important to use respectful and sensitive language when discussing medical conditions. The term "harelip" is now considered outdated and offensive in many contexts. The preferred and more commonly used term is "cleft lip."
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