Definition of Palpebra

1. Noun. Either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye. "His lids would stay open no longer"

Exact synonyms: Eyelid, Lid
Group relationships: Eye, Oculus, Optic
Generic synonyms: Protective Fold
Terms within: Cilium, Eyelash, Lash, Conjunctiva
Derivative terms: Palpebrate

Definition of Palpebra

1. n. The eyelid.

Definition of Palpebra

1. an eyelid [n -BRAS or -BRAE] - See also: eyelid

Medical Definition of Palpebra

1. An eyelid, either of the two movable folds that protect the anterior surface of the eyeball. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palpebra

palpable rale
palpableness
palpably
palpal
palpate
palpated
palpates
palpating
palpation
palpations
palpatopercussion
palpator
palpators
palpatory
palpatory percussion
palpebra (current term)
palpebra III
palpebra conjunctiva
palpebra inferior
palpebra superior
palpebra tertia
palpebrae
palpebral
palpebral arteries
palpebral branches of infratrochlear nerve
palpebral conjunctiva
palpebral fissure
palpebral fissures
palpebral glands
palpebral part of lacrimal gland

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