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Facies Hippocratica

Facies \Fa"ci*es\, n. [L., from, face. See Face.]

  1. The anterior part of the head; the face.

  2. (Biol.) The general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment.

  3. (Zo["o]l.) The face of a bird, or the front of the head, excluding the bill.

    Facies Hippocratica. (Med.) See Hippocratic.

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facies hippocratica

n. (context medicine English) The pallid or shrunken face of someone about to die.