facies

facies definition - medical

fa·ci·es (fāˈshē-ēzˌ, -shēz)

noun pl. facies
  1. Face.
  2. The appearance or expression of the face, especially when typical of a certain disorder or disease.
  3. The general aspect or outward appearance, as of a given growth of flora.

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