Harelip
noun
A birth defect where there is a split or gap in the upper lip. It can look like a rabbit's lip.
The baby was born with a harelip, but the doctors said it could be corrected with surgery.
Often appears as...
- born with a harelip
- correct a harelip
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A birth defect where there is a split or gap in the upper lip. It can look like a rabbit's lip.
The baby was born with a harelip, but the doctors said it could be corrected with surgery.
Often appears as...
- born with a harelip
- correct a harelip
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sensitive Term
The term 'harelip' is outdated and considered insensitive. Use 'cleft lip' instead.
The correct term for the condition is 'cleft lip', not 'harelip'.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
'Harelip' is most appropriate in historical or medical contexts when describing the condition.
In early medical texts, 'harelip' was commonly used to describe this congenital condition.
Pro Tip 3/3Disrespectful Usage
Using 'harelip' casually or as an insult is disrespectful and can cause offense.
Calling someone with a cleft lip 'harelip' is offensive and inappropriate.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensitive Term
The term 'harelip' is outdated and considered insensitive. Use 'cleft lip' instead.
The correct term for the condition is 'cleft lip', not 'harelip'.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
'Harelip' is most appropriate in historical or medical contexts when describing the condition.
In early medical texts, 'harelip' was commonly used to describe this congenital condition.
Pro Tip 3/3Disrespectful Usage
Using 'harelip' casually or as an insult is disrespectful and can cause offense.
Calling someone with a cleft lip 'harelip' is offensive and inappropriate.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensitive Term
The term 'harelip' is outdated and considered insensitive. Use 'cleft lip' instead.
The correct term for the condition is 'cleft lip', not 'harelip'.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
'Harelip' is most appropriate in historical or medical contexts when describing the condition.
In early medical texts, 'harelip' was commonly used to describe this congenital condition.
Pro Tip 3/3Disrespectful Usage
Using 'harelip' casually or as an insult is disrespectful and can cause offense.
Calling someone with a cleft lip 'harelip' is offensive and inappropriate.
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