modern wellness · Symptom
Abnormal midface morphology
🩺 HPO Source
HPO ID
HPO Label
Abnormal midface morphology
HPO 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.
🔤 Synonyms (5)
Synonyms
Abnormal morphology of the midfaceAbnormality of the midfaceAnomaly of the midfaceDeformity of the midfaceMalformation of the midface
🔗 Cross-References (1)
UMLSC4021811
🔼 Broader Terms (1)
HP:0000271Abnormality of the face