endocanthion

noun

en·​do·​can·​thi·​on

ˌendōˈkan(t)thēən,

-ēˌän

plural -s

: the point at which the inner ends of the upper and lower eyelid meet compare ectocanthion

Word History

Etymology

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

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