epicanthus

• Nom désignant un pli cutané vertical situé au niveau de l'angle interne de l'œil, qui constitue une caractéristique anatomique normale chez certaines populations, et peut également apparaître dans le cadre de certaines conditions médicales.

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.

   Épicanthus

   • 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.