epicanthus

• Sustantivo que designa un pliegue vertical de piel en el ángulo interno del ojo, que es una característica anatómica normal en ciertos grupos poblacionales y que también puede aparecer en determinadas condiciones médicas.

A noun referring to a vertical fold of skin over the inner corner of the eye, which is a normal anatomical feature in some populations and can also appear in certain medical conditions.

1. Skin fold of the eyeC1formalmedical

   A vertical fold of skin that covers the inner corner of the eye, commonly found in people of East Asian descent and sometimes associated with certain medical conditions.

   Pliegue epicántico

   • The epicanthus is a normal anatomical feature in many populations.
   • In some cases, a prominent epicanthus can be a sign of Down syndrome.
   • The doctor noted the presence of an epicanthus during the examination.