palpebral

adjective

pal·​pe·​bral pal-ˈpē-brəl How to pronounce palpebral (audio)
: of, relating to, or located on or near the eyelids

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin palpebralis, from Latin palpebra eyelid; akin to Latin palpare

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of palpebral was in 1746

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Cite this Entry

“Palpebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palpebral. Accessed 5 Jun. 2023.

Medical Definition

palpebral

adjective
pal·​pe·​bral
pal-ˈpē-brəl, British also ˈpal-pə-brəl
: of, relating to, or located on or near the eyelids
palpebral ptosis
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