"facies Hippocratica" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Latin; so called because the effect was described by Hippocrates. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} facies Hippocratica
  1. (medicine) The pallid or shrunken face of someone about to die. Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: Hippocratic face
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