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Noun: rhinophyma
  1. Enlargement of the nose with dilation of follicles and redness and prominent vascularity of the skin; often associated with excessive consumption of alcohol
    "The man's rhinophyma was a noticeable feature of his face";
    - hypertrophic rosacea, toper's nose, brandy nose, rum nose, rum-blossom, potato nose, hammer nose, copper nose

Derived forms: rhinophymas

Type of: rhinopathy

Encyclopedia: Rhinophyma