Harelip (Noun)
Meaning
A congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The child was born with a noticeable harelip that required immediate surgical correction.
- Her doctor reassured her that the harelip was a common congenital condition and could be treated successfully.
- After the surgery, the visible signs of the harelip had almost disappeared.
- It took a few surgeries for the surgeons to fully repair the harelip and realign the upper lip.
- The harelip did not prevent the young boy from eating or speaking normally, but it did affect his self-confidence.