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can⋅thus

[kan-thuhs]
–noun, plural -thi [-thahy] . Anatomy.
the angle or corner on each side of the eye, formed by the junction of the upper and lower lids.

Origin:
1640–50; < NL, L < Gk kanthós; cf. cant 2


canthal, adjective
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Main Entry: can·thal
Pronunciation: 'kan(t)-th&l
Function: adjective
: belonging to a canthus

Main Entry: can·thus
Pronunciation: 'kan(t)-th&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural can·thi /'kan-"thI, -"thE/
: either of the angles formed by the meeting of the upper and lower eyelids
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canthus can·thus (kān'thəs)
n. pl. can·thi (-thī')
The angle formed by the meeting of the upper and lower eyelids at either side of the eye.


can'thal (-thəl) adj.

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