myasthenic facies

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The facial expression in myasthenia gravis, consisting of drooping of the eyelids and corners of the mouth and weakness of the facial muscles.

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The prima facies of the former is not likely to be admired, since its few excellencies require to be selected by nice observation.
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Vastum ubique silentium, secreti colles; fumantia procul tecta; nemo exploratoribus obvius, is what Tacitus calls facies victoriæ.
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