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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Disease Attributes > Facies
Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Physical Examination > Facies

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Facies  

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Note

  • do not confuse with FACIAL EXPRESSION, a psychol response; coord IM with assoc dis (IM)

Scope note

  • The appearance of the face that is often characteristic of a disease or pathological condition, as the elfin facies of WILLIAMS SYNDROME or facies of DOWN SYNDROME. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

History note

  • 96; was see under FACIAL EXPRESSION 1963-73

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D019066

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