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physiognomy
[fiz″e-og´no-me]1. facial expression and appearance as a means of diagnosis.
2. the attempt to determine temperament and character on the basis of facial features.
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phys·i·og·no·my
(fiz'ē-og'nō-mē),1. The physical appearance of one's face, countenance, or habitus, especially regarded as an indication of character.
2. Estimation of one's character and mental qualities by a study of the face and other external bodily features.
[physio- + G. gnōmōn, a judge]
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physiognomy
(fĭz′ē-ŏg′nə-mē, -ŏn′ə-mē)n. pl. physiogno·mies
Facial features.
phys′i·og·nom′ic (-ŏg-nŏm′ĭk, -ə-nŏm′ĭk), phys′i·og·nom′i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.
phys′i·og·nom′i·cal·ly adv.
phys′i·og′no·mist n.
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Quackery A pseudodiagnostic technique based on the belief that personality and emotions can be deciphered by evaluating facial features or lines on the body
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phys·i·og·no·my
(fiz'ē-og'nŏ-mē)1. The physical appearance of one's face, countenance, or habitus, especially regarded as an indication of character.
2. Estimation of one's character and mental qualities by a study of the face and other external bodily features.
[physio- + G. gnōmōn, a judge]
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phys·i·og·no·my
(fiz'ē-og'nǒ-mē)Physical appearance of one's face, countenance, or habitus, especially regarded as an indication of character.
[physio- + G. gnōmōn, a judge]
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