Relating to or affecting the face, the front part of the human head containing the eyes, nose, mouth, and other features. Can also refer to treatments or procedures involving the face.
From Latin 'facies' meaning 'face' or 'appearance', with the adjectival suffix '-al'. The word entered English in the 17th century, initially used primarily in medical and anatomical contexts.
Human faces contain 43 muscles that work together to create thousands of different expressions, making facial communication incredibly nuanced. The phenomenon of 'facial feedback' suggests that our facial expressions don't just reflect our emotions—they can actually influence how we feel.
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