Congenital absence of the greater part or all of the face, usually associated with other malformations. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + prosopon, face ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ap″ro-so´pe-ә) a developmental anomaly consisting of partial or complete absence of the face.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ap′rō-sō′pē-ă Definitions: 1. Congenital absence of most or all of the face, usually associated with other malformations.