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Abnormality of the midface

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An anomaly of the midface, which is a region and not an anatomical term. It extends, superiorly, from the inferior orbital margin to, inferiorly, the level of nasal base. It is formed by the maxilla (upper jaw) and zygoma and cheeks and malar region. Traditionally, the nose and premaxilla are not included in the midface. [ HPO:probinson PMID:19125436 ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • UMLS:C4021811
definition

An anomaly of the midface, which is a region and not an anatomical term. It extends, superiorly, from the inferior orbital margin to, inferiorly, the level of nasal base. It is formed by the maxilla (upper jaw) and zygoma and cheeks and malar region. Traditionally, the nose and premaxilla are not included in the midface.

has exact synonym

Anomaly of the midface, Abnormality of the midface

has narrow synonym

Deformity of the midface, Malformation of the midface

id

HP:0000309

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