"danger triangle of the face" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} danger triangle of the face (uncountable)
  1. (anatomy) The area of the face from the bridge of the nose to the corners of the mouth, in which infections can more easily spread to the brain due to venous connections. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: danger triangle, nasolabial triangle, triangle of death
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