form of leprosy in which the face becomes wrinkly and somewhat lion-like
The ridges and furrows on the forehead and cheeks of patients with advanced lepromatous leprosy, giving a leonine appearance. ... Synonym: leonine facies. ... Origin: G. Leon (leont-), lion ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(le″on-ti´ә-sis) leonine facies.
Type: Term Pronunciation: lē′on-tī′ă-sis Definitions: 1. The ridges and furrows on the forehead and cheeks of patients with advanced lepromatous leprosy, giving a leonine appearance. Synonyms: leonine facies
leontiasis The ridges and furrows on the forehead and cheeks of patients with advanced lepromatous leprosy, giving a leonine appearance.