Coronofacial

/ˌkɔːrənəˈfeɪʃəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or connecting the crown or top part of the head with the face, used in anatomical or medical descriptions.

Etymology

Compound of corona (crown) plus facial (from Latin facies meaning 'face'), joining 'crown' and 'face' terminology.

Kelly Says

Dental and facial surgeons use these compound anatomical terms constantly—'coronofacial' is a spatial GPS coordinate written in medical language!

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