Glossary

Double chin

A full, rounded or sagging appearance of the area between the tip of the chin and the neck; fat, loose skin, muscle bands and jaw structure contribute to it in different proportions. Medically it is usually not a disease but a feature of appearance; at the examination, the physician also checks whether there is another cause, such as the thyroid or a lymph node.

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