epicanthus

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.