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Unibrow

A unibrow, also known as a monobrow, is a single eyebrow formed when the two eyebrows meet in the middle above the bridge of the nose. It is a genetic trait and is often considered a distinct facial feature.

Genetics and Occurrence

The presence of a unibrow is largely determined by genetics. It is more common in certain ethnic groups and can be influenced by the inheritance of specific genes. The unibrow is a dominant trait, meaning that if one parent has a unibrow, there is a higher likelihood that their offspring will also have one.

Cultural Perceptions

Cultural attitudes towards unibrows vary significantly around the world. In some cultures, a unibrow is considered a sign of beauty and is even enhanced with makeup. In others, it may be seen as undesirable, leading individuals to remove the hair through plucking, waxing, or laser hair removal.

Notable Individuals

Throughout history, many notable individuals have been recognized for their unibrows. For example, the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo often depicted herself with a unibrow in her self-portraits, embracing it as part of her identity.

Medical Conditions

In some cases, a unibrow can be associated with certain medical conditions. For instance, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome is a genetic disorder that can result in a unibrow as one of its physical characteristics.

Related Conditions

Other conditions that may feature a unibrow include Sanfilippo Syndrome, a type of mucopolysaccharidosis.

Related Pages

References

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-'''Unibrow'''
+== Unibrow ==
-A '''unibrow''' (also known as '''monobrow''') is a single eyebrow that spans across the forehead, essentially connecting the two normally separate eyebrows. This is typically due to an abundance of hair in the area between the eyebrows. The term "unibrow" is a portmanteau of the words "uni" (meaning "one") and "brow" (short for "eyebrow").
+A '''unibrow''', also known as a '''monobrow''', is a single eyebrow formed when the two eyebrows meet in the middle above the bridge of the nose. It is a genetic trait and is often considered a distinct facial feature.
-==Etymology==
+[[File:Unibrow_Close_Up.jpg|thumb|A close-up of a unibrow.]]
-The term "unibrow" first appeared in the English language in the 1980s. It is a combination of the prefix "uni-" (from Latin "unus" meaning "one") and "brow" (from Old English "brū" meaning "eyebrow").
-==Cultural significance==
+== Genetics and Occurrence ==
-In some cultures, a unibrow is seen as an attractive quality in both men and women. For example, in [[Tajikistan]], a unibrow is viewed as a sign of beauty. Conversely, in many Western cultures, a unibrow is often seen as unattractive, leading many people to remove the hair between their eyebrows.
-==Related terms==
+The presence of a unibrow is largely determined by genetics. It is more common in certain ethnic groups and can be influenced by the [[inheritance]] of specific genes. The unibrow is a dominant trait, meaning that if one parent has a unibrow, there is a higher likelihood that their offspring will also have one.
-* [[Eyebrow]]: The area of thick, delicate hairs above the eye that follows the shape of the lower margin of the brow ridges of some mammals.
-* [[Eyebrow shaping]]: The grooming of the eyebrows, typically by plucking, tweezing, or waxing to suit the facial features.
-* [[Hirsutism]]: A condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women, which can result in a unibrow.
-==See also==
+== Cultural Perceptions ==
-* [[Frida Kahlo]]: A famous Mexican artist known for her self-portraits featuring a unibrow.
-* [[Plucking (hair removal)]]: A common method used to remove unibrow hairs.
-[[Category:Hair]]
+Cultural attitudes towards unibrows vary significantly around the world. In some cultures, a unibrow is considered a sign of beauty and is even enhanced with makeup. In others, it may be seen as undesirable, leading individuals to remove the hair through [[plucking]], [[waxing]], or [[laser hair removal]].
-[[Category:Facial features]]
-[[Category:Beauty]]
-{{stub}}
+[[File:Sharipov.jpg|thumb|left|A man with a prominent unibrow.]]
+== Notable Individuals ==
+Throughout history, many notable individuals have been recognized for their unibrows. For example, the famous Mexican artist [[Frida Kahlo]] often depicted herself with a unibrow in her self-portraits, embracing it as part of her identity.
+[[File:The_6th_Duke_of_Westminster_Allan_Warren.jpg|thumb|The 6th Duke of Westminster, known for his distinctive unibrow.]]
+== Medical Conditions ==
+In some cases, a unibrow can be associated with certain medical conditions. For instance, [[Cornelia de Lange Syndrome]] is a genetic disorder that can result in a unibrow as one of its physical characteristics.
+[[File:De_Lange_Syndrome_3.jpg|thumb|A child with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, showing a unibrow.]]
+== Related Conditions ==
+Other conditions that may feature a unibrow include [[Sanfilippo Syndrome]], a type of [[mucopolysaccharidosis]].
+[[File:Mucopolysaccharidosis_(Sanfilippo_Syndrome)_1.jpg|thumb|A child with Sanfilippo Syndrome.]]
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Eyebrow]]
+* [[Hair removal]]
+* [[Genetic traits]]
+== References ==
+{{reflist}}
+[[Category:Facial hair]]
+[[Category:Human appearance]]