English Explanatory Dictionary

gargoylism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the dysmorphic facial features found in Hurler's syndrome and Hunter syndrome, characterized by thickened gingiva (gums) and upturned nose

Word forms

gargoylism gargoylisms

Etymology

From gargoyle + -ism.

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