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palpebral

Syllabification: (pal·pe·bral)
Pronunciation: /ˈpalpəbrəl, palˈpē-/

Definition of palpebral

adjective

[attributive] Anatomy
  • of or relating to the eyelids.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from late Latin palpebralis, from Latin palpebra 'eyelid'

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