Epicanthic

/ˌɛpɪˈkænθɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by an epicanthus; describing the fold of skin at the inner corner of the eye.

Etymology

From epicanthus + -ic, the adjective-forming suffix. Used to describe features or characteristics related to this eye structure.

Kelly Says

Scientists studying eye anatomy use 'epicanthic' to describe a natural human variation—the word itself is completely neutral and just describes how light hits different eye shapes differently!

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