The Mongolian “slant,” “slit,” or “oblique” eye is due to an overdeveloped epicanthic fold…partially covering the lash-bearing edge of the lid (Alfred L. Kroeber).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
epicanthic fold — epi·can·thic fold .ep ə .kan(t) thik n a prolongation of a fold of the skin of the upper eyelid over the inner angle or both angles of the eye * * * see epicanthus … Medical dictionary
epicanthicfold — ep·i·can·thic fold (ĕp ĭ kănʹthĭk) n. A fold of skin of the upper eyelid that partially covers the inner corner of the eye. Also called epicanthus. * * * … Universalium
epicanthus — ep•i•can•thus [[t]ˌɛp ɪˈkæn θəs[/t]] n. pl. thi ( thī, thē). anat. a fold of skin extending from the upper eyelid to or over the inner canthus of the eye, especially common in Asian peoples Also called ep′ican′thic fold′,eyefold • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
