Facial symmetry
Facial Symmetry
Facacial symmetry is a measure of the congruence in size, shape, and arrangement of features on opposite sides of the face. It is one of the major determinants of physical attractiveness and health.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈfeɪʃəl ˈsɪmɪtri/
Etymology
The term "facial symmetry" is derived from the Latin word "facies" meaning "face", and the Greek word "symmetria" meaning "agreement in dimensions, due proportion".
Definition
Facial symmetry refers to the degree to which one half of a person's face mirrors the other half. It is often used in scientific and psychological studies as an indicator of beauty and health. High facial symmetry is typically perceived as indicative of good health and genetic quality.
Related Terms
- Bilateral symmetry: The property of being divisible into symmetrical halves on either side of a unique plane.
- Fluctuating asymmetry: Asymmetry that results from developmental instability.
- Physical attractiveness: The degree to which a person's physical traits are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful.
- Health: The state of being free from illness or injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Facial symmetry
- Wikipedia's article - Facial symmetry
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski