Ateloprosopiа

/ˌætɛloʊprəˈsoʊpiə/ noun

Definition

A rare congenital condition characterized by incomplete development of facial features.

Etymology

From Greek ateles (incomplete) and prosopon (face). The medical term literally describes faces that failed to develop completely in utero.

Kelly Says

Facial development is so precisely orchestrated that even small genetic errors create distinct conditions—'ateloroposia' is a reminder that our faces are architectural marvels built to exact specifications.

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