ep·i·can·thus ( p  -k n th s)n. pl. ep·i·can·thi (-th  , -th ) See epicanthic fold. |
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
epicanthus - a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndromeHow 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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