| PP | diphosphate group; emphysema [pink puffers]; near point of accommodation [Lat. punctum proximum]; pa... |
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| PPA | palpation, percussion, auscultation; pepsin A; phenylpropanolamine; phenylpyruvic acid; Pittsburgh p... |
| Sp | the most posterior point on the posterior contour of the sella turcica; species; specific; specimen;... |
| AP | 1) Alkaline Phosphatase = ALP 2) Amyloid Plasm... |
| LOP | Left Occipito-Posterior |
| adenoid facies | The open-mouthed and often dull appearance in children with adenoid hypertrophy, associated with a pinched nose. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| aortic facies | The pale sallow complexion of one suffering from incompetence of the aortic valve. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Parkinson's facies | The expressionless or masklike facies characteristic of parkinsonism. Synonym: masklike face. (05 Mar 2000) |
| cherubic facies | The characteristic child-like facies seen in cherubism; also seen in glycogenosis, particularly type 2. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mitral facies | The pink, slightly cyanosed cheeks of patients with mitral valve disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| moon facies | Roundness of the face due to increased fat deposition laterally seen in patients with hyperadrenocorticalism, either of endogenous (e.g., Cushing's disease) or exogenous origin, such as the use of cortisone-like drugs as therapy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| williams elfin-facies syndrome | <radiology> Sporadic, congenital disorder, idiopathic hypercalcaemia, supravalvular aortic stenosis, facial dysmorphism associated with, medullary nephrocalcinosis, pancreatitis (12 Dec 1998) |
| myasthenic facies | The facial expression in myasthenia gravis, caused by drooping of the eyelids and corners of the mouth, and weakness of the muscles of the face. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Corvisart's facies | <cardiology, clinical sign> The characteristic facies seen in cardiac insufficiency or aortic regurgitation; a swollen, purplish, cyanotic face with shiny eyes and puffy eyelids. (05 Mar 2000) |
| myopathic facies | Facial appearance of some patients with myopathies and with myasthenia gravis, consisting of bilateral ptosis and inability to elevate the corners of the mouth, due to muscle weakness. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Potter's facies | Characteristic facies seen in bilateral renal agenesis and other severe renal malformations, exhibiting ocular hypertelorism, low-set ears, receding chin, and flattening of the nose. See: Potter's syndrome. Synonym: Potter's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hippocratic facies | Facies hippocratica, a pinched expression of the face, with sunken eyes, concavity of cheeks and temples, relaxed lips, and leaden complexion; observed in one close to death after severe and prolonged illness. Synonym: hippocratic face. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hound-dog facies | The facial appearance in cutis laxa, with loose facial skin hanging in folds. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Hutchinson's facies | The peculiar facial expression produced by the drooping eyelids and motionless eyes in external ophthalmoplegia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| elfin facies | Facies characterised by a short, upturned nose, wide mouth, widely spaced eyes, and full cheeks; it may be associated with hypercalcaemia, supravalvar aortic stenosis, and mental retardation. (05 Mar 2000) |