asymmetric crying facies

English

Noun

asymmetric crying facies (uncountable)

  1. A minor congenital anomaly caused by agenesis or hypoplasia of the depressor anguli oris muscle, causing weakness on one side of the face and in the corresponding corner of the mouth.
    Synonyms: ACF, Cayler syndrome, Cayler cardiofacial syndrome
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