cheilorrhaphy

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chei·lor·rha·phy

Repair of the lip, most commonly used to refer to procedures for median, unilateral, or bilateral clefts.

[cheilo- + G. rhaphē, suture] Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

cheilorrhaphy

chilorrhaphy

Suturing of the lip.

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chei·lor·rha·phy

, chilorrhaphy ( kī-lōr'ă-fē ) Suturing of the lip. [cheilo- + G. rhaphē, suture] Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

chei·lor·rha·phy

, chilorrhaphy ( kī-lōr'ă-fē )

Repair of the lip, most commonly used to refer to procedures for median, unilateral, or bilateral clefts.

[cheilo- + G. rhaphē, suture] Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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