Telecanthus (from the Greek word `tele` (τῆλε) meaning far, and the Latin word canthus, meaning either corner of the eye, where the eyelids meet) refers to increased distance between the medial canthi of the eyes, while the inter-pupillary distance is normal. This is in contrast to hypertelorism, where the inter-pupillary distance is increa.....
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Increased distance between the medial canthi of the eyelids. ... Synonym: canthal hypertelorism. ... Origin: G. Tele, distant, + kanthos, canthus ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(tel″ә-kan´thәs) abnormally increased distance between the medial canthi of the eyelids.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: tel′ĕ-kan′thŭs Definitions: 1. Increased distance between the medial canthi or angles of the eyelids. Synonyms: canthal hypertelorism
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