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Date "HEMIATROPHY" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1885. (references)

Specialty Definition: HEMIATROPHY

DomainDefinition
HealthProgressive atrophy of all structures of one side of the face, including skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and bone. (references)

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Specialty Expressions: HEMIATROPHY

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Facial HemiatrophyHealthA syndrome characterized by slowly progressive unilateral atrophy of facial subcutaneous fat, muscle tissue, skin, cartilage, and bone. The condition typically progresses over a period of 2-10 years and then stabilizes. (references)
Progressive facial hemiatrophyMedicineProgressive atrophy of all structures of one side of the face, including skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and bone. Source: European Union. (references)

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