canthus
[ kan-thuh s ]
/ ˈkæn θəs /
noun, plural can·thi [kan-thahy] /ˈkæn θaɪ/. Anatomy.
the angle or corner on each side of the eye, formed by the junction of the upper and lower lids.
Origin of canthus
1640–50; < New Latin, Latin < Greek
kanthós; cf.
cant2
OTHER WORDS FROM canthus
can·thal, adjectiveWords nearby canthus
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British Dictionary definitions for canthus
canthus
/ (ˈkænθəs) /
noun plural -thi (-ˌθaɪ)
the inner or outer corner or angle of the eye, formed by the natural junction of the eyelids
Derived forms of canthus
canthal, adjectiveWord Origin for canthus
C17: from New Latin, from Latin: iron tyre
Medical definitions for canthus
canthus
[ kăn′thəs ]
n. pl. can•thi (-thī′)
The angle formed by the meeting of the upper and lower eyelids at either side of the eye.