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"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 provided Operation Smile
What is written here as far as I know is true. I would think there could be psychological harm because of concern over appearances and teasing of other kids. Even though cleft lips can be fairly easily surgically corrected there is usually still a scar. And that scar can be a subject for cruel teasing.
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Is a person with cleft palate normal?
Yes, a person with a cleft palate can be considered normal. A cleft palate is a congenital condition affecting the roof of the mouth, but it does not define a person's worth or abilities. Many individuals with this condition lead healthy, fulfilling lives, often with medical and therapeutic support to address any challenges. It's important to recognize that diversity in physical attributes is part of what makes each person unique.
What is the part of speech for cleft?
Cleft is a noun.
What is the medical term meaning palate?
The medical term is Palate. It can be the Hard palate the bony part in front, or the fleshy part called the Soft palate, which lies behind the hard palate.
Soft palate?
The soft palate (also known as the velum, palatal velum, or muscular palate) is, in mammals, the soft tissue constituting the back of the roof of the mouth. The soft palate is part of the palate of the mouth; the other part is the hard palate. The soft palate is distinguished from the hard palate at the front of the mouth in that it does not contain bone.
What is the upper part of the mouth called?
The roof of mouth is called 'Palate'
What part of the human soft palate is lacking in a pig?
The part of the human soft palate that is lacking in a pig is the uvula. This is the rounded drop of tissues that extends from the soft palate to just behind the hard palate.
What is the part of the pharynx called superior to the soft palate?
The part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called the nasopharynx. Cone shaped projection of a soft palate is a uvula.
What is the part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called?
The part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called the nasopharynx. Cone shaped projection of a soft palate is a uvula.
What part of the human soft palate is lacking in the fetal pig?
The part of the human soft palate that is lacking in the fetal pig is the uvula. In humans, the uvula is an extension of the soft palate.
What is the boney overgrowth at the midline of the palate called?
The hard part of the palate is called the hard palate. If you move your tongue to the back and begin feeling a softer part that still feels boney, it's called the velum, or soft palate.
What body part does the medical root word palato refer to?
The medical root word 'palato' refers to the palate of mouth.
What is in front of the palate in your mouth?
the roof of your mouth... like the top part opposite your tongue
