Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Facial Expression

Observable changes of expression in the face in response to emotional stimuli.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Observable changes of expression in the face in response to emotional stimuli.

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5 entry terms
  • Face Expression
  • Expression, Face
  • Expression, Facial
  • Face Expressions
  • Facial Expressions

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Indexing Annotation

human & animal; a psychological response: do not confuse with FACIES, the physical appearance characteristic of various diseases

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  1. E01w.370.600w.225w
  2. F01.145.209w.530w.385w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Facial Expression. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005149. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005149
  2. Facial Expression. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facial_expression
  3. Facial Expression. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327968