Facies

usgb/ˈfeɪ.ʃiz/
noun

In medicine, 'facies' refers to the distinct facial expression or appearance of an individual, often associated with specific medical conditions.

The doctor recognized the patient's facies as indicative of a certain disease.
Visual representation of "facies" - In medicine, 'facies' refers to the distinct facial expression or appearance of an individual, often associated with specific medical conditions.

Often appears as...

  • medical facies
  • facial facies

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Formal

medical examination, facial expression, clinical features

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Facial Expression

Understanding face expressions can help identify emotions and health conditions.

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The patient had a worried facial expression that indicated distress.
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Clinical Context

In medical settings, paying attention to facies can provide significant diagnostic insights.

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The clinician noted several characteristic features in the patient's facies that guided his diagnosis.
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Specific Conditions

Certain diseases have unique facies associated with them, which can be a critical indicator in diagnosis.

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The facies of hypothyroidism includes a puffy face and dry skin.
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