Cherubism is a rare genetic disorder that causes prominence in the lower portion in the face. The name is derived from the temporary chubby-cheeked resemblance to putti, often confused with cherubs, in Renaissance paintings. ==History== `Cherubism` was first coined and documented in 1933 by Dr. W. A. Jones of Kingston, Ontario, describing a case.....
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<radiology> Hereditary form of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, involves mandible ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(cher´әb-iz-әm) hereditary and progressive bilateral swelling at the angle of the mandible, sometimes involving the entire jaw, imparting a cherubic look to the face, in some cases enhanced by upturning of the eyes.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: cher′ŭb-izm Definitions: 1. Hereditary giant cell lesions of the jaws beginning in early childhood; multilocular radiolucencies and progressive symmetric painless swelling of the jaws; bilateral; occurs with no associated systemic manifestations. Synonyms: fibrous dysplasia of jaws
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Cherubism: A genetic disorder of childhood that leads to prominence of the lower face and an appearance reminiscent of the cherubs portrayed in Renaissance art. Cherubism is due to a problem in bone formation that is largely limited to the upper and lower jaws (the maxilla and mandible) with loss of bone in the jaws and its replacement by excessive...
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