Cleft palate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002117",
  "term": "Cleft palate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital malformation characterized by an opening or split in the roof of the mouth, which can involve the hard palate, soft palate, or both. This condition arises from the failure of the palatal shelves to fuse during embryonic development. It can lead to difficulties with feeding, speech, and hearing.",
  "synonyms": [
    "palatoschisis"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital",
    "palate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 737 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cleft-palate/"
}