leontiasis

leontiasis definition - medical

le·on·ti·a·sis (lēˌən-tīˈə-sĭs)

noun
The ridges and furrows on the forehead and cheeks of patients who have advanced lepromatous leprosy, giving a leonine appearance. Also called leonine facies.

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