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philtrum /phil·trum/ (fil´trum) the vertical groove in the median portion of the upper lip.
philtrum [fil′trəm] the vertical groove in the center of the upper lip. philtrum [fil´trum] the vertical groove in the median portion of the upper lip.
philtrum (fil´tr n the vertical groove in the midline of the upper lip, extending downward from the nasal septum to the tubercle of the upper lip.
philtrum the junction between the left and right upper lips; not distinctive in many animal species. In some, such as dogs, the term also applies to the noticeable junction between the two sides of the nose pad. 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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Aarskog syndrome AIDS embryopathy alcohol-related birth defects alveolar process coronoid process Edwards' syndrome feline fetal fetal alcohol syndrome fetal circulation fetal monitoring infranasal depression lip mandibular process maxillary process muscle striations nose Patau syndrome Patau's syndrome | It is called a philtrum and it enables man to convey a bigger lip actions range. FAS is characterized by growth deficits, central nervous system abnormalities (structural, neurological, or functional), and distinctive facial features such as a thin upper lip, smooth philtrum (the groove between the lip and nose) and shorter eye openings, all of which have been recreated experimentally in mice, dogs and primates exposed to alcohol in the womb. Face reading is the practice of determining another''s personality and characteristics from looking at the features of their face The reader takes into account the shape of the face, the hairline, the eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, ears, the philtrum (that little dip between your nose and your mouth), eyebrows, chin and anything else that appears on the face Face reading is the practice of determining another''s personality and characteristics from looking at the features of their face. |
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