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palpebral fissure

Term ID
UBERON:0001819
Synonyms
  • rima palpebrarum
Definition
Orifice separating upper and lower eyelids. In the human adult this measures about 10mm vertically and 30 mm horizontally. It can be reduced in size in fetal alcohol syndrome. In Trisomy 9 the palpebral fissures can be upslanting. [WP,modified]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palpebral_fissure
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