epicanthic fold (Meaning)

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epicanthic fold (n)

a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome

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a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome

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Epicanthic folds are a distinctive feature of many East Asian and Native American eyes.

The epicanthic fold extends from the upper eyelid to the lower eyelid, covering the inner corner of the eye.

Epicanthic folds are caused by a fold of skin that covers the inner corner of the eye.

Epicanthic folds can appear as a horizontal crease or a diagonal fold.