noun
human-faced tumour; mythological growth resembling a human face
A mythological or folkloric growth, often described as a tumour or sore that takes on the appearance of a human face. Compare with 人面瘡 (じんめんそう).
See also: 人面瘡
人面疽は、昔話や怪談に登場する恐ろしいできものだ。
The human-faced tumour is a terrifying growth that appears in old tales and ghost stories.
Compound of 人面 (human face) and 疽 (deep-rooted ulcer, carbuncle). The term is used in Japanese folklore and literature to describe a supernatural affliction.