# meloschisis

> English word · Noun · IPA /mɪˈlɒskɪsɪs/

## Definitions
1. A congenital fissure of the face or cheek.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/meloschisis