adenoid facies


facies

 [fa´she-ēz] (pl. fa´cies) (L.) 1. face.2. a specific surface of a body structure, part, or organ.3. the expression" >expression or appearance of the face.adenoid facies the dull expression with open mouth, in children with hypertrophy of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids).facies hepa´tica a thin face with sunken eyeballs, sallow complexion, and yellow conjunctivae, characteristic of certain chronic liver disorders.facies hippocra´tica a drawn, pinched, and livid appearance indicative of approaching death.leonine facies a peculiar, deeply furrowed, lionlike appearance of the face seen in certain cases of advanced lepromatous leprosy and in other diseases associated with facial edema.Parkinson's facies (parkinsonian facies) a stolid masklike expression of the face, with infrequent blinking, which is pathognomonic of parkinson's disease.

ad·e·noid fa·ci·es

the open-mouthed and often dull appearance in children with adenoid hypertrophy, associated with a pinched nose.

ad·e·noid fa·ci·es

(ad'ĕ-noyd fā'shē-ēz) The open-mouthed and often dull appearance in children with adenoid hypertrophy, associated with a pinched nose.

ad·e·noid fa·ci·es

(ad'ĕ-noyd fā'shē-ēz) The open-mouthed and often dull appearance seen in children with adenoid hypertrophy, associated with a pinched nose.