Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harelip
Noun
/ˈhɛrˌlɪp/
Definition
A congenital condition where there is a cleft or split in the upper lip resembling a rabbit’s lip.
Examples
- The baby was born with a harelip, which required surgical correction.
- Medical advancements have improved treatments for children with a harelip.
- He spoke openly about his harelip and how it affected his childhood.
Meaning
Harelip refers to a physical deformity resulting from a failure of the lip’s proper formation during fetal development.
Synonyms
- cleft lip
- lip cleft
