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epicanthic fold
A fold of skin over the inner corner of each eyelid. This is characteristic of normal East Asians (see photo on right). It is also typical of people with Down syndrome from any population in the world. The presence of epicanthic folds does not imply Down's.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Anthropology
- Category: Physical anthropology
- Company: Palomar College
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