palpebral

American  

[pal-puh-bruhl, pal-pee-bruhl, -peb-ruhl] / ˈpæl pə brəl, pælˈpi brəl, -ˈpɛb rəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the eyelids.

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palpebral British  

/ ˈpælpɪbrəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the eyelid

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Other Word Forms

• interpalpebral adjective
• postpalpebral adjective

Etymology

Origin of palpebral

First recorded in 1740–50; from Late Latin palpebrālis “of or on the eyelids,” equivalent to Latin palpebr(a) “eyelid” + -ālis adjective suffix; see -al ¹

Example Sentences

As the researchers write at one point, despite losing part of the palate and braincase, "the remainder of the skull is well-preserved, even showing a full arrangement of palpebral ossicles in place."

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2024

First, narrow the distance between your lower eyelid and your pupil by pulling up the palpebral ligament, which runs along the bottom of the eye.

From The Guardian • Jul. 31, 2015

The inner surface of each lid is a thin membrane known as the palpebral conjunctiva.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

This is mostly due to the mobile palpebral bones they contain.

From Scientific American • May 24, 2012

These movements, with which are associated fixation of look and a widening of the palpebral fissure, produce a peculiarly expressive look; this is why they merit our attention.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard