canthus

[ kan-thuhs ]

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

canthal, adjective

Words Nearby canthus

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How to use canthus in a sentence

An incision is made outwards and slightly upwards from the canthus.
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The conjunctiva and outer canthus are then united with sutures.
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The globe is first enucleated and the outer canthus divided.
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The speculum is opened to its full width without undue strain on the canthus and is kept in position by tightening the screw.
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Canthotomy is simple division of the outer canthus without stitching the conjunctiva into the wound.
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British Dictionary definitions for canthus

canthus

/ (ˈkænθəs) /

nounplural -thi (-ˌθaɪ)

the inner or outer corner or angle of the eye, formed by the natural junction of the eyelids

Origin of canthus

C17: from New Latin, from Latin: iron tyre

Derived forms of canthus

canthal, adjective

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