Canthi

/ˈkænθaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of canthus; the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.

Etymology

From Latin/Greek 'kanthos,' literally meaning corner or edge, used in anatomy since classical times.

Kelly Says

Your canthi are doing constant work—they hold tear ducts and keep your eyelids sealed—and this ancient Greek word is still exactly how doctors refer to them today!

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