Elfin facies
Elfin facies
Elfin facies (/ˈɛlfɪn ˈfeɪʃiːz/; from Latin facies meaning "face" and elfin meaning "resembling an elf") is a medical term used to describe a set of facial features that are characteristic of certain genetic conditions, most notably Williams syndrome.
Etymology
The term "elfin facies" is derived from the Latin word facies, which means "face", and the English word elfin, which means "resembling an elf". The term is used to describe a set of facial features that are characteristic of certain genetic conditions. The term was first used in this context in the mid-20th century.
Characteristics
Elfin facies is characterized by a number of distinctive facial features. These include a broad forehead, a short nose with a broad tip, full cheeks, and a wide mouth with full lips. The eyes may also be larger than normal and the chin may be small. These features give the face an appearance that is often described as "elfin" or "pixie-like".
Related Terms
- Williams syndrome: A genetic disorder characterized by elfin facies, among other symptoms.
- Facies (medicine): A term used in medicine to refer to the outward appearance or phenotype of an individual, which may be indicative of a specific condition or disease.
- Genetic disorder: A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic material.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elfin facies
- Wikipedia's article - Elfin facies
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