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Facies

Medical Definition: The appearance of the face that is often characteristic of a disease or pathological condition, as the elfin facies of WILLIAMS SYNDROME or the mongoloid facies of DOWN SYNDROME. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
Guide Notes: do not confuse with FACIAL EXPRESSION, a psychol response; coord IM with assoc dis (IM)

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