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monophthalmic monster if no such changes of position of the 
uninjured ophthalmoblastic material takes place. In addition, 
he asserts that the changes in position and shape of the mouth, 
as well as those of the olfactory pits, are due to a process of reg- 
ulation after a blastolytic destruction of this so-called sensitive 
area at the anterior end of the early embryo’s body. 
We believe the retention of the external ears in the region of 
the neck to be due to the downward displacement of the mouth. 
Summary. — In conclusion we might say that the condition 
here presented may be of interest in three points: First, in its 
rarity, no similar case that we know of having been as yet 
scientifically reported in the Philippines; second, in its medico- 
legal significance ; third, it olTers an opportunity for the physician 
to consider the causation of monstrosities, and in particular 
whether or not the popular belief of maternal impression has a 
place in science. 
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