midfacial

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Relating to the middle part of the face around the nose and cheeks

adjective
/ˈmɪdˌfeɪʃəl/

Specialized

: midfacial

Last, the middle turbinate, when pneumatized or hypertrophied, may touch the septum or lateral wall and thereby be instrumental in the etiology of midfacial pain.

Examples

In reconstructive surgery, addressing midfacial deformities is essential for restoring a natural appearance.
A thorough history of drug use should be obtained in any patient seeking care for a necrotizing midfacial disease.

Academic text (1996)
This can clinically resemble destructive processes such as Wegener's granulomatosis or midfacial lymphoma.

Academic text (1996)
Nasal T-cell lymphomas are aggressive, locally destructive midfacial necrotizing lesions.

Academic text (2001)
Konior 8 also utilized ePTFE in 11 patients for midfacial and perioral suspension in facial paralysis and reported good cosmetic results.

Academic text (1995)
The doctor explained how midfacial features, such as the cheekbones, can significantly affect one's profile.
Patients with midfacial trauma often require careful assessment to determine the appropriate surgical intervention.

Surface Forms

midfacial positive

Morphology

midfacial = facial (transparent) = mid + face + ial

Formed by prefixing 'mid-' to 'facial'; the meaning 'relating to the middle part of the face' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Midfacial is made of mid- meaning 'middle', as in midday, and facial from face, so it means the middle part of the face in medical or everyday talk.