• a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; typical for many east Asian peoples; sometimes occurs in Downs syndrome


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  • A skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical to East Asians.

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  • Epicanthus is a skin fold of the upper eyelid, extending from the medial canthus (inner corner of the eye) to the eyebrow, often covering the inner corner of the eye. It is a common physical trait in people of East Asian and Southeast Asian descent, but can also be found in individuals with certain medical conditions, such as Down syndrome.

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