Definition of Canthus

1. Noun. Either of the corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.

Group relationships: Eye, Oculus, Optic
Specialized synonyms: Nasal Canthus, Temporal Canthus
Generic synonyms: Corner

Definition of Canthus

1. n. The corner where the upper and under eyelids meet on each side of the eye.

Definition of Canthus

1. Noun. (anatomy) either corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Canthus

1. a corner of the eye [n -THI] : CANTHAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Canthus

1. The angle of the eye. Origin: G. Kanthos, corner of the eye (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Canthus

canthectomy
cantheism
cantheist
cantheists
canthi
canthitis
canthitises
cantholysis
canthomeatal plane
canthook
canthooks
canthoplasties
canthoplasty
canthorrhaphy
canthotomy
canthus (current term)
cantic
canticle
cantico
canticoed
canticos
canticoy
canticoys
canticum
canticums
cantier
cantiest
cantiga
cantigas
cantilena

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