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palpebral

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palpebral
pertaining to the eyelid.

palpebral conjunctiva
conjunctiva at the back of the eyelid.
palpebral fissure
see palpebral fissure.
medial palpebral ligament
the ligament which connects the medial ends of the tarsi to the orbit.
palpebral nerve
a branch of the auriculopalpebral nerve which serves the muscles of the eyelid (see Table 14).
palpebral reflex
the eyelids close when the eyelids are touched.

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17) The facial features described in children with VCFS include a narrow face, narrow palpebral fissures, a prominent tubular nose, a bulbous nasal tip, a small open mouth and a recessed jaw.
 
 
 
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