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myopathic facies[¦mī·ə¦path·ik ′fā·shēz] (medicine) An expressionless face with sunken cheeks and a drooping lower lip characteristic of patients with myopathies, especially myotonic dystrophy. myopathic facies
my·o·path·ic fa·ci·esfacial appearance of some patients with myopathies and with myasthenia gravis, consisting of bilateral ptosis and inability to elevate the corners of the mouth, due to muscle weakness.myopathic faciesThe facies due to muscular relaxation. The lids drop and the lips protrude. See also: faciesmy·o·path·ic fa·cies (mīō-pathik fashē-ēz) Facial appearance of some patients with myopathies and with myasthenia gravis, consisting of bilateral ptosis and inability to elevate corners of mouth due to muscle weakness. |