The given statement that although cleft lip and cleft palate frequently occur together, cleft palate is repaired soon after birth and repair of cleft lip is deferred until the child is between 1 and 2 years old is false.
Cleft lip is the condition where the the facial structure of the newborn is disrupted due to appearance of an opening or slit in the lips. It is a birth defect because the development of mouth did not take properly inside the mother's womb. The surgery of this condition can be conducted within 3-6 months of birth.
Cleft palate is also the defective mouth development during the fetal stage. It is the similar kind of opening or cut but in the roof of the mouth. The operation to treat this condition is performed after 6-12 months of birth.
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