Is having dimples a disorder?

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Dimples a disorder
Dimples have no negative health consequences and are not considered a disorder.
Dimples are a dominant trait, which implies that if one of the parents has dimples, the child is more likely to inherit them.
It's a genetic flaw or deformity that causes a certain facial muscle to grow abnormally during embryonic development.

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