canthi

The doctor examines the patient's canthi during the eye check-up.

Definition

1. Noun (plural form of ):
   • Anatomical term: "Canthi" refers to the angles or corners of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet. There are two canthi on each eye: the inner (medial) canthus near the nose, and the outer (lateral) canthus near the temple.
   • Structural component: In anatomy, the canthi are the points where the palpebral fissure (the opening between the eyelids) begins and ends.

Usage Examples

• (The angles of the eyelids were checked for redness or swelling.)
• (The corner of the eye near the nose has a fleshy nodule.)
• (Damage to the eyelid corners may interfere with the flow of tears.)

Advanced Usage

• "Canthal tilt": a term used in facial anatomy and aesthetics to describe the angle of the lateral canthus relative to the medial canthus.

  • A positive canthal tilt, where the outer canthus is higher than the inner one, is often considered attractive. (The upward slant of the outer eye corner is aesthetically valued.)

• "Canthoplasty": a surgical procedure to reshape or repair the canthus.

  • Canthoplasty is sometimes performed to correct drooping eyelids. (Surgery on the eye corner to adjust eyelid position.)

Variants and Related Words

• Canthus (n, singular): one corner of the eye.

  • The lateral canthus is the outer corner of the eye. (The side of the eye closest to the ear.)

• Canthal (adj): relating to the canthus.

  • Canthal ligaments help support the eyelids. (Ligaments in the eye corner provide structural support.)

Synonyms

• Eye corner: a common, non-technical term for the canthus.

  • She had a small scar at the eye corner. (At the canthus.)

• Angle of the eye: another descriptive term.

  • The angle of the eye can show signs of fatigue. (The canthus can indicate tiredness.)

Phrasal Verbs

(No common phrasal verbs are derived from "canthi," as it is a specialized anatomical term.)

Related Idioms

(No common idioms use "canthi," due to its technical nature.)