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'''Rhinophyma''' is a descriptive term for a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the ]. It was once thought to be caused by heavy alcohol consumption. It is derived from the ] ''rhis'' |
'''Rhinophyma''' is a descriptive term for a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the ]. It was once thought to be caused by heavy alcohol consumption. It is derived from the ] ''rhis'' ('nose') and ''phyma'' ('growth'). | ||
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Rhinophyma is a descriptive term for a large, bulbous, ruddy appearance of the nose. It was once thought to be caused by heavy alcohol consumption. It is derived from the Greek rhis ('nose') and phyma ('growth').