palpebral

adjective

pal·pe·bral pal-ˈpē-brəl

: of, relating to, or located on or near the eyelids

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

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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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