epicanthus

[MonicaLes]

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

[Thu Thi Le]

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

[Greta]

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.