canthus

Term:  canthus

Origin:  Anc Greek κανθός/canthos(=the angle formed by the junction of the eyelids)  maybe from άκανθα/akantha(=edge, acicula, spike)

Definition:

either corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet

Comments:

Canthus is also known as  palpebral commissure. Dystopia canthorum" is associated with Waardenburg syndrome.