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Hippocratic face

Hippocratic face noun: a face that appears drawn and sunken as a result of long illness or hunger.

Noun

Hippocratic face (plural Hippocratic faces)

  1. A face that appears drawn and sunken as a result of long illness or hunger.

Synonyms of Hippocratic face

Forms of Hippocratic face

pluralHippocratic faces

Origin of Hippocratic face

It was first described by Hippocrates.

Questions about Hippocratic face

What does Hippocratic face mean?
Hippocratic face means a face that appears drawn and sunken as a result of long illness or hunger.
What part of speech is Hippocratic face?
Hippocratic face is a noun.
What is the plural of Hippocratic face?
The plural of Hippocratic face is Hippocratic faces.

Words near Hippocratic face in the dictionary

  1. Hippocrates sleeves
  2. Hippocrates' sleeve
  3. Hippocrates' sleeves
  4. Hippocratian
  5. Hippocratic
  6. Hippocratic face
  7. Hippocratic faces
  8. Hippocratic oath
  9. Hippocratic oaths
  10. Hippocratic sleeve
  11. Hippocratic sleeves

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