Term: epicanthus
Literally meaning:"upon the canthus"
Origin: Anc Greek
επί-/epi(=prefix meaning “upon”, “above” “besides”)
+κανθός/canthos(=the angle formed by the junction of the eyelids) maybe from άκανθα/akantha(=edge, acicula, spike)
Coined/History
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Definition
Epicanthus is a vertical fold of skin over the angle of the inner canthus of each eye normal for Mongolian peoples and common in people with Down syndrome.
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