| cleft palate p. |
a prosthetic device, such as an obturator, used to correct cleft palate. See also speech-aid p., and artificial palate, under palate.
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| cleft palate s. |
dysphasia due to a cleft palate, often characterized by hypernasality, difficulty with fricatives, and other problems due to the velopharyngeal insufficiency.
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| cleft palate |
[SCOPE NOTE: Congenital partial or complete fissure of the roof of the mouth; use for cleft lip] Broader terms: Congenital disorders; Facial disfigurement Related terms: Speech impairments
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