palpebral

adjective pal·pe·bral \pal-ˈpē-brəl\

Definition of PALPEBRAL

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

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

First Known Use: 1840

Medical Dictionary

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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