A cleft palate is a type of birth defect that can be detected in the 17th week of pregnancy. In the United States, a cleft palate is the most common birth defect. A cleft palate is often accompanied or associated with a cleft lip.CPF: About Cleft Lip and PalateScienceDaily: Mechanism Leading To Cleft Palate Discovered (February 13, 2008)
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Cleft Palate Clinical Trials and Research
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Cleft Palate
Cleft Palate Blogs and Commentaries
- Political Punch (ABC News): The Story of Nicki Gullet and Bridget McCain (September 2, 2008)
Cleft Palate Organizations
- Official Site: American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
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