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Hypomimic face

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A reduced degree of motion of the muscles beneath the skin of the face, often associated with reduced facial crease formation. [ ]

Term info

Label

Hypomimic face

Synonyms
  • Dull facial expression
  • Hypomimia
database cross reference
layperson term
Decreased facial muscle movement [ ORCID : 0000-0001-5889-4463 ]

layperson term
Decreased facial expressions [ ORCID : 0000-0001-5889-4463 ]

layperson term
Dull facial expression

comment

The movement and position of facial muscles are often interpreted as expressing emotions. Individuals with hypomimic face may be perceived as expressing less emotion than normal.

has alternative id

HP:0008769

has obo namespace

human_phenotype

has related synonym

Decreased facial expressions, Decreased facial muscle movement

id

HP:0000338