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Definition of philtrum in English: philtrumnoun ˈfɪltrəmˈfɪltrəm Anatomy 1The vertical groove between the base of the nose and the border of the upper lip. Example sentencesExamples - Nevertheless, early correction may be indicated because the prolabium usually contains more than enough tissue to create a philtrum of normal size.
- Geordie leaned over and carefully daubed a Hitler moustache across Danny's philtrum.
- A flat or smooth philtrum can present in persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
- The philtrum, on the upper lip, is bounded by ridges that run from under each nostril marking the fusion of the premaxilla and the lateral maxillary processes.
- Nothing makes a man more adorable than a well-shaped philtrum.
- A 37-year-old woman presented for evaluation of a scar on her philtrum.
- 1.1 The junction between the two halves of an animal's upper lip or nose.
Example sentencesExamples - Superficial ulcers appear on the dorsum of the tongue, hard palate, and nasal philtrum.
- Two dogs were presented with dermal arteritis of the nasal philtrum associated with repeated episodes of bleeding.
- A midline groove called the philtrum divides the rhinarium into two, each half containing a nostril.
Origin Early 17th century (in sense 'love potion'): Latin, from Greek philtron 'love potion'. Definition of philtrum in US English: philtrumnounˈfiltrəmˈfɪltrəm Anatomy 1The vertical groove between the base of the nose and the border of the upper lip. Example sentencesExamples - Nothing makes a man more adorable than a well-shaped philtrum.
- A 37-year-old woman presented for evaluation of a scar on her philtrum.
- Nevertheless, early correction may be indicated because the prolabium usually contains more than enough tissue to create a philtrum of normal size.
- The philtrum, on the upper lip, is bounded by ridges that run from under each nostril marking the fusion of the premaxilla and the lateral maxillary processes.
- A flat or smooth philtrum can present in persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
- Geordie leaned over and carefully daubed a Hitler moustache across Danny's philtrum.
- 1.1 The junction between the two halves of the upper lip or of an animal's nose.
Example sentencesExamples - A midline groove called the philtrum divides the rhinarium into two, each half containing a nostril.
- Superficial ulcers appear on the dorsum of the tongue, hard palate, and nasal philtrum.
- Two dogs were presented with dermal arteritis of the nasal philtrum associated with repeated episodes of bleeding.
Origin Early 17th century (in sense ‘love potion’): Latin, from Greek philtron ‘love potion’. |