For Cleft Palate we have terms and definitions in 7 topics. The topics are Canine, Dental Health, Health, Medical, Plastic Surgery, Pregnancy and Veterinary.

Cleft Palate (Canine)

A birth defect in which the two halves of the mouth do not fuse together properly.

Cleft Palate (Dental Health)

Occurs when the roof of the mouth does not completely close, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity. The cleft may involve either side of the palate. It can extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate). The cleft may also include the lip.

Cleft Palate (Health)

Occurs when the roof of the mouth does not completely close, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity. The cleft may involve either side of the palate. It can extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate). The cleft may also include the lip.

Cleft Palate (Medical)

A birth defect in which the roof of the mouth is split, extending from behind the teeth to the nasal cavity; often occurs with other birth defects such as cleft lip and partial deafness

Cleft Palate (Plastic Surgery)

Occurs when the roof of the mouth does not completely close, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity. The cleft may involve either side of the palate. It can extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate). The cleft may also include the lip.

Cleft Palate (Pregnancy)

A cleft palate is a defect in the palate; part of the upper jaw or mouth.

Cleft Palate (Veterinary)

A congenital split involving the hard or soft palate in the mouth. May cause nasal regurgitation in newborns. Known to be inherited in some breeds, may also be caused by environmental factors.

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