Epicanthic Fold (Noun)
Meaning
A vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Many East Asian people have a prominent epicanthic fold covering the nasal canthus.
- The doctor informed the parents that the presence of an epicanthic fold in their child was a common feature in individuals with Down syndrome.
- In her anthropology class, Sarah learned that the epicanthic fold was an inherited trait in many populations of East Asian origin.
- The epicanthic fold is not a reliable indicator of Down syndrome, as it can also be observed in people of East Asian descent without the condition.
- Facial analysis revealed an increased incidence of epicanthic fold among the Inuit population, which was attributed to their shared ancestry with other East Asian groups.