gargoylism

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English

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Etymology

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From gargoyle +‎ -ism.

Noun

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gargoylism (countable and uncountable, plural gargoylisms)

  1. the dysmorphic facial features found in Hurler's syndrome and Hunter syndrome, characterized by thickened gingiva (gums) and upturned nose