The medical term for a congenital defect where the bones in the roof of the mouth do not completely fuse is:
A) bulimia.
B) cleft palate.
C) glossitis.
D) polyposis.

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A cleft palate is a congenital defect in which the bony structures in the roof of the mouth (palate) do not fully fuse together. This can result in a separation or opening between the roof of the mouth and the nasal cavity, which can lead to difficulties with feeding, speech, and hearing. Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by bingeing and purging, glossitis is inflammation of the tongue, and polyposis refers to the growth of multiple polyps, or abnormal tissue growths, in an organ or tissue.

The Medical Term for a Congenital Defect Where the Bones