Definitions for faciesˈfeɪ ʃiˌiz, -ʃiz
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
fa•ci•esˈfeɪ ʃiˌiz, -ʃiz(n.)(pl.)fa•ci•es.
general appearance, as of an animal or vegetable group.
the appearance and characteristics of a rock formation, esp. as differentiated from contiguous deposits.
Category: Geology
a facial expression characteristic of a pathological condition.
Category: Medicine
a distinctive phase of a prehistoric cultural tradition.
Category: Archaeology
Origin of facies:
1680–1690; < L: form, figure, appearance, face, akin to facere to make
Wiktionary
facies(Noun)
Appearance.
facies(Noun)
Facial features, like an expression or complexion, typical for patients having certain diseases or conditions (e.g. costive facies).
Webster Dictionary
Facies(noun)
the anterior part of the head; the face
Facies(noun)
the general aspect or habit of a species, or group of species, esp. with reference to its adaptation to its environment
Facies(noun)
the face of a bird, or the front of the head, excluding the bill
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Facies
The appearance of the face that is often characteristic of a disease or pathological condition, as the elfin facies of WILLIAMS SYNDROME or the mongoloid facies of DOWN SYNDROME. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)
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