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What is a philtrum?

What is a philtrum? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The shallow groove running down the center of the outer surface of the upper lip.
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Two dogs were presented with dermal arteritis of the nasal philtrum associated with repeated episodes of bleeding.
Geordie leaned over and carefully daubed a Hitler moustache across Danny's philtrum.
The philtrum, on the upper lip, is bounded by ridges that run from under each nostril marking the fusion of the premaxilla and the lateral maxillary processes.
A flat or smooth philtrum can present in persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
If the philtrum is long and deep, then these people are very romantic, sexual, lively and friendly.
Nevertheless, early correction may be indicated because the prolabium usually contains more than enough tissue to create a philtrum of normal size.

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