Orofacial cleft

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008329",
  "term": "Orofacial cleft",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A congenital malformation characterized by a gap or split in the lip, palate, or both, resulting from incomplete fusion of facial structures during embryonic development. These conditions can range from a small notch in the lip to a complete separation extending into the nasal cavity. Orofacial clefts are among the most common birth defects, with genetic and environmental factors contributing to their etiology.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "facial cleft",
    "palate"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 788 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/orofacial-cleft/"
}