A fold of skin at the inner corner of the eye that may extend over the inner corner; a natural anatomical variation found in many populations worldwide.
From Greek epi- (upon) + kanthos (corner of the eye). Coined in anatomical terminology to describe this specific eye feature.
The epicanthus isn't unique to any one group—it's found in people all over the world and was probably common in our distant ancestors!
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