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glabella

noun
gla·​bel·​la | \ glÉ™-ˈbe-lÉ™ How to pronounce glabella (audio) \
plural glabellae\ glÉ™-​ˈbe-​(ËŒ)lÄ“ How to pronounce glabellae (audio) , -​ËŒlÄ« \

Definition of glabella

: the smooth prominence between the eyebrows
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Other Words from glabella

glabellar \ glÉ™-​ˈbe-​lÉ™r How to pronounce glabellar (audio) \ adjective

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 For example, $500 for the crow's feet, $500 for the glabella, and $500 for the forehead. — Micaela English, Town & Country, "T&C's Guide To Injectables: Which Ones To Consider, Cost, And How Long They Last," 17 Feb. 2016 For example, the crow's feet by the eyes requires between 10-15 units per side, the glabella between the eyebrows requires between 20-30 units and the forehead between 10 to 20 units. — Micaela English, Town & Country, "T&C's Guide To Injectables: Which Ones To Consider, Cost, And How Long They Last," 17 Feb. 2016

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First Known Use of glabella

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for glabella

New Latin, from Latin, feminine of glabellus hairless, diminutive of glaber

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glabella

noun
gla·​bel·​la | \ glÉ™-ˈbel-É™ How to pronounce glabella (audio) \
plural glabellae\ -​ˈbel-​(ËŒ)Ä“ How to pronounce glabellae (audio) , -​ˌī How to pronounce glabellae (audio) \

Medical Definition of glabella

: the smooth prominence between the eyebrows

— called also mesophryon

Other Words from glabella

glabellar \ -​ˈbel-​É™r How to pronounce glabellar (audio) \ adjective

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