meloschisis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A congenital fissure of the face or cheek.

Pronunciation

/mɪˈlɒskɪsɪs/

Word forms

meloschisis

Etymology

From melo- + schisis, from Ancient Greek μῆλον (mêlon, “cheek”).

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