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epicanthus [ˌɛpɪˈkænθəs] n pl -thi [-θaɪ]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) a fold of skin extending vertically over the inner angle of the eye: characteristic of Mongolian peoples and a congenital anomaly among other races Also called epicanthic fold [New Latin, from epi- + Latin canthus corner of the eye, from Greek kanthos] epicanthic adj How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bethan was born with a syndrome called Blepharoptosis Epicanthus, which has the unwieldy scientific name of blepharophimosisptosis epicanthus inversus. |
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