epicanthic fold
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'upon', 'kanthos' meaning 'corner of the eye', and 'fold' from Old English 'faldan' meaning 'to fold'.
مثال
- The epicanthic fold is a common feature in individuals of East Asian descent.
- Some genetic conditions, like Down syndrome, can cause an epicanthic fold.
- The baby's epicanthic fold may become less noticeable as they grow older.
ترکیبهای رایج
Epicanthic fold presence Epicanthic fold characteristic Epicanthic fold feature
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome