superficies
[ soo-per-fish-ee-eez, -fish-eez ]
/ ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ iˌiz, -ˈfɪʃ iz /
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noun, plural su·per·fi·ci·es.
the surface, outer face, or outside of a thing.
the outward appearance, especially as distinguished from the inner nature.
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superficies
/ (ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃiːz) /
noun plural -cies rare
a surface or outer face
the outward form of a thing
Word Origin for superficies
C16: from Latin: upper side, from super- + faciēs face
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Medical definitions for superficies
superficies
[ sōō′pər-fĭsh′ēz, -fĭsh′ē-ēz′ ]
n. pl. superficies
The outer surface of an area or a body.
External appearance or aspect.
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