leontiasis
/lee-uhn-tahy-uh-sis/US // ˌli ənˈtaɪ ə sɪs //
淋病,蜥蜴病,锥虫病,柠檬病
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Pathology.
- : a lionlike facial distortion.
- : Also called le·on·ti·a·sis os·se·a [os-ee-uh]. /ˈɒs i ə/. an overgrowth of the cranial and facial bones resulting in a lionlike appearance.
Examples
The disease was called "leontiasis," and consisted of an enormous over-development of bone and skin on one side.
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