Meaning & use
epicanthus palpebralis
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Meaning
noununcountablemedical
A type of epicanthic fold in which the skin of the upper eyelid curves down over the inner corner of the eye, mostly hiding it along the lid edge.
Grammar: Usually used without an article when naming the condition: epicanthus palpebralis was noted.
Patterns
- epicanthus palpebralis in someone
The pediatrician recorded epicanthus palpebralis in the baby's notes as a normal feature.
Epicanthus palpebralis is described separately from other fold types in the textbook chapter.
In some syndromes, epicanthus palpebralis appears together with other facial differences.
Common combinations
- present with epicanthus palpebralis
- The child presents with epicanthus palpebralis on both sides.
- bilateral epicanthus palpebralis
- The report noted bilateral epicanthus palpebralis.
- classify as epicanthus palpebralis
- The fold was classified as epicanthus palpebralis rather than epicanthus tarsalis.
- a variant of epicanthus palpebralis
- This is a mild variant of epicanthus palpebralis.
Synonyms and how they differ
- epicanthic fold
- This is the general everyday and medical name for any such fold, whereas epicanthus palpebralis names one particular pattern.
- epicanthus
- This shorter form covers the whole family of folds and does not say which pattern is meant.
Word family
- epicanthus noun
- the fold of skin at the inner eye corner
- epicanthic adjective
- relating to such a fold
- palpebral adjective
- relating to the eyelids
Commonly confused: epicanthus palpebralis or epicanthus tarsalis?
epicanthus palpebralis vs epicanthus tarsalis
Another named pattern, where the fold starts from the lower lid area and runs up; epicanthus palpebralis runs across the upper lid and down.
Practice
A clinician describes a fold of skin running over the inner corner of the eye. Which term names the pattern in which the upper lid skin curves down across that corner?
Choose one answer.
Epicanthus palpebralis names this lid-spanning fold. Epicanthus tarsalis is a different fold pattern, while ptosis (drooping lid) and strabismus (misaligned eyes) are other conditions.
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