Examples of “philtrum” in a Sentence

noun The shallow vertical groove running from the base of the nose to the center of the upper lip.

• The doctor examined the shape of the baby's philtrum.
• A deep philtrum is a normal feature on many people's faces.
• She traced a finger along her philtrum while thinking.

noun The join between the two halves of an animal's upper lip or nose.

• The vet checked the philtrum on the dog's nose for injury.
• In many mammals, the philtrum divides the upper lip into two halves.
• The philtrum was clearly visible on the cat's muzzle.