Meaning & use
Palpebrae
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The anatomical term for the eyelids, the folds of skin and muscle that cover and protect the eyes.
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The surgeon examined the patient's palpebrae for signs of swelling.
Palpebrae close reflexively to shield the eye from sudden bright light or debris.
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Borrowed directly from Latin 'palpebra'; the singular form is 'palpebra,' used mainly in anatomy and ophthalmology.
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eyelids
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