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Hippocratic face |
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Hippocratic face A physiognomy characteristic of advanced, untreated, preterminal peritonitis, who Hippocrates described as having '…hollow eyes, collapsed temples; the ears, cold, contracted and their lobes turned out; the
skin about the forehead being rough, distended and parched; the color of the whole face being brown, black, livid or lead-colored…'; these facial features are also described in celiac sprue. Cf Triangular face. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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