Cleft is a noun.
A cleft team consists of specialists in the management of babies with clefts and includes surgeons as well as nurses and speech therapists
Cleft palate limits the ability of an infant to suck, which may lead to malnutrition, and causes speech problems in childhood.
D. C. Spriestersbach has written: 'Psychosocial aspects of the \\' -- subject(s): Cleft palate, Disfigured persons, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Cleft palate, Psychology 'Cleft palate and communication' -- subject(s): Cleft palate, Speech disorders
As well as unilateral or bilateral, cleft lips are further classified as complete or incomplete. A complete cleft is the entire lip, and usually the alveolar arch. An incomplete cleft involves only part of the lip.
cleft
A microform cleft is a subtle or minor form of cleft lip or cleft palate, often characterized by a small notch or indentation in the lip or a slight opening in the palate. Unlike more pronounced clefts, microform clefts may be less noticeable and can sometimes go undiagnosed. They can still impact dental, speech, and social development, necessitating careful evaluation and potential intervention. Treatment options may include surgical correction and speech therapy, depending on the individual's needs.
part of speech
The part of speech for this particular word is a noun.
Veronica Jane Russell has written: 'Speech development in children with cleft lip and palate'
"Ear disease and dental problems occur frequently, as do problems with proper speech development. Children who suffer from a cleft lip and/or cleft palate may have difficulty eating. To address these issues, a child and family may work with a team of specialists - a pediatrician, a plastic surgeon, dental specialists, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist), a speech-language pathologist and audiologist, a geneticist and a psychologist/social worker." - all content courtesy of OperationSmile.org (see link below for more information on cleft lip/palates)
Treatment for cleft lip typically involves surgery to repair the separation of the lip. The surgery is usually done in infancy to improve appearance and help with feeding and speech development. Follow-up care may include speech therapy and orthodontic treatment as the child grows.
The part of speech for "answer" is a noun.