Facies
Facies
Facies (/ˈfeɪʃiːz/; from Latin facies meaning "face") is a term used in medicine to describe a distinctive facial expression or appearance associated with specific medical conditions.
Etymology
The term facies is derived from the Latin word for "face". In medical terminology, it is used to describe the characteristic facial features or expressions associated with certain diseases or syndromes.
Definition
In medicine, facies refers to the distinctive facial characteristics or expressions that are often associated with certain diseases or syndromes. These can include changes in the shape or size of facial features, changes in skin color or texture, or specific facial expressions that are consistently present.
Related Terms
- Dysmorphic features: Abnormalities in the structure or shape of body parts, including the face.
- Syndrome: A group of symptoms that consistently occur together and are associated with a specific disease or disorder.
- Diagnosis: The process of identifying a disease or condition based on its signs and symptoms.
- Clinical sign: Observable physical evidence of a disease or condition, such as a characteristic facies.
Examples
- Hippocratic facies: A term used to describe the facial appearance of a person who is severely ill, typically with a terminal illness.
- Cushingoid facies: A term used to describe the rounded, "moon face" appearance often seen in patients with Cushing's syndrome.
- Leonine facies: A term used to describe the lion-like facial appearance seen in patients with certain conditions, such as leprosy or sarcoidosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facies
- Wikipedia's article - Facies
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