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leontiasis

[ lee-uhn-tahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. a lionlike facial distortion.
  2. Also called le·on·tia·sis osse·a [os, -ee-, uh]. an overgrowth of the cranial and facial bones resulting in a lionlike appearance.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of leontiasis1

< Greek leont-, stem of léōn lion + -iasis

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Example Sentences

The disease was called "leontiasis," and consisted of an enormous over-development of bone and skin on one side.

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