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Medical Definition of Leonine facies
1. The ridges and furrows on the forehead and cheeks of patients with advanced lepromatous leprosy, giving a leonine appearance. Synonym: leonine facies. Origin: G. Leon (leont-), lion (05 Mar 2000)
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1. The ridges and furrows on the forehead and cheeks of patients with advanced lepromatous leprosy, giving a leonine appearance. Synonym: leonine facies. Origin: G. Leon (leont-), lion (05 Mar 2000)