Aprosopia

/ˌæp.roʊˈsoʊ.pi.ə/ noun

Definition

A rare congenital condition characterized by the absence or severe underdevelopment of facial features.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) plus 'prosōpon' (face) combined with the medical suffix '-ia' (condition). This extreme medical term describes the absence of a face.

Kelly Says

This is one of the rarest and most severe birth defects in humans—fetuses affected are usually not compatible with life, making it an important study case in developmental biology.

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