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EPICANTHIS

\ˌɛpɪkˈanθɪz], \ˌɛpɪkˈanθɪz], \ˌɛ_p_ɪ_k_ˈa_n_θ_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of EPICANTHIS

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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Canthus.
A defective formation, in which a fold of skin passes from the root of the nose over the inner canthus of the eye.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

A rare deformity, usually congenital and bilateral, in which a fold of loose skin stretches across from the inner end of the brow to the bridge or side of the nose and hides the inner canthus. [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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