loading...| Preferred Name | Epicanthus | |
| Synonyms |
Palpebronasal fold Epicanthal folds Epicanthic folds Epicanthal fold Prominent eye folds Plica palpebronasalis Eye folds |
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| Definitions |
A fold of skin starting above the medial aspect of the upper eyelid and arching downward to cover, pass in front of and lateral to the medial canthus. In extreme cases, the skin fold can start as high as the eyebrow; this is called epicanthus superciliaris. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0000286 |
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| comment |
In extreme cases, the skin fold can start as high as the eyebrow; this is called epicanthus superciliaris. |
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| database_cross_reference |
UMLS:C0678230 |
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| definition |
A fold of skin starting above the medial aspect of the upper eyelid and arching downward to cover, pass in front of and lateral to the medial canthus. |
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| has exact synonym |
Palpebronasal fold Epicanthal folds Epicanthic folds Epicanthal fold Prominent eye folds Plica palpebronasalis Eye folds |
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| has_alternative_id |
HP:0000624 HP:0007930 |
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| id |
HP:0000286 |
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| label |
Epicanthus |
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| notation |
HP:0000286 |
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| prefLabel |
Epicanthus |
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