cheilo- |
Lips. See: chilo-, labio-. Origin: G. Cheilos, lip (05 Mar 2000) |
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cheilognathoglossoschisis |
Associated condition of cleft mandible and lower lip, and bifid tongue. Origin: cheilo-+ G. Gnathos, jaw, + glossa, tongue, + schisis, cleft (05 Mar 2000) |
cheilognathopalatoschisis |
Cleft lip with cleft upper jaw and palate. Synonym: cheilognathopalatoschisis. Origin: cheilo-+ G. Gnathos, jaw, + ouranos, sky (roof of mouth), + schisis, cleft (05 Mar 2000) |
cheilognathouranoschisis |
Cleft lip with cleft upper jaw and palate. Synonym: cheilognathopalatoschisis. Origin: cheilo-+ G. Gnathos, jaw, + ouranos, sky (roof of mouth), + schisis, cleft (05 Mar 2000) |
cheilophagia |
Biting of the lips. Origin: cheilo-+ G. Phago, to eat (05 Mar 2000) |
cheiloplasty |
Plastic surgery of the lips. (27 Sep 1997) |
cheilorrhaphy |
Suturing of the lip. Synonym: chilorrhaphy. Origin: cheilo-+ G. Raphe, suture (05 Mar 2000) |
cheilosis |
Inflammation and cracking of the lips. May occur secondary to a vitamin (C or B-complex) or mineral deficiency. (27 Sep 1997) |
cheilostomatoplasty |
An obsolete term for plastic surgery of the lips and mouth. Origin: cheilo-+ G. Stoma, mouth, + plastos, formed (05 Mar 2000) |
cheilotomy |
Incision into the lip. Synonym: chilotomy. Origin: cheilo-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |