"Oral clefts" refers to a condition where a baby's mouth does not fully form before birth, resulting in a gap or split in the lip or palate (roof of the mouth). Full definition
Children with oral clefts show a wide range of dental anomalies, adding complexity to understanding the phenotypic spectrum of orofacial clefting. (sciencedaily.com)
The study asserted that women who lived close to gas wells were more likely to have children born with a variety of defects, from oral clefts to heart issues. (scientificamerican.com)
Janssen, however, has said that birth defects involving Topamax users does not necessarily mean they were caused by the drug because oral clefts are common, impacting about 4,500 newborns each year. (druginjurylawyersblog.com)