Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

canthal

Adjective
/ˈkænθəl/
Definition
Relating to the canthus, which is the corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
Examples
  • She had canthal tilt that gave her eyes a unique shape.
  • The surgeon focused on the canthal recess during the eye procedure.
Meaning
The term ‘canthal’ is often used in medical and anatomical contexts to describe structures associated with the eyes.
Synonyms
  • Eyebrow-related
  • Eye corner