ectocanthion

noun

ec·​to·​can·​thi·​on

ˌektōˈkan(t)thēən

plural -s

: the point at which the outer ends of the upper and lower eyelids meet compare endocanthion

Word History

Etymology

ect- + -canthion (irregular from Late Latin canthus corner of the eye)

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