canthus

American  

[kan-thuhs] / ˈkæn θəs /

noun

Anatomy.

canthi plural

1. the angle or corner on each side of the eye, formed by the junction of the upper and lower lids.

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canthus British  

/ ˈkænθəs /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• canthal
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• canthi
  plural

Etymology

Origin of canthus

1640–50; < New Latin, Latin < Greek kanthós; cf. cant ²

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

canthus canthi

The needle is then passed through the external canthus from the conjunctival surface and fastened by tying it over a roll of paper.

From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.

There was also one large blister near the inner canthus of the eye and some large blisters about the neck and throat which the mother did not show.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

All birds have, like most reptiles, a well-developed third lid or “nictitating membrane,” which moves from the inner canthus obliquely upwards and backwards over the cornea.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

Labial stripe tan; stripes on outer edge of forearm, along outer edge of foot, and above anus cream-color; stripe on canthus, edge of upper eyelid, and on supratympanic fold bronze-color.

From Descriptions of New Hylid Frogs From Mexico and Central America by Duellman, William E.

On the following day the inflammation had increased, and the adipose matter was protruded at both the inner and outer canthus.

From The Dog by Youatt, William

On the fourth day the eyeball was still more inflamed, and the projections at both canthi were increased.

From The Dog by Youatt, William