palpebra

[pal-pee-bruh]

palpebra Definition

  • 1either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
  • 2eyelid

Using palpebra: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "palpebra" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She had a twitch in her palpebra.

  • Example

    The surgeon removed a cyst from his palpebra.

  • Example

    Her palpebrae were swollen from crying.

palpebra Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for palpebra

Phrases with palpebra

  • the upper eyelid

    Example

    She had a mole on her upper palpebra.

  • the lower eyelid

    Example

    He had a stye on his lower palpebra.

  • the opening between the eyelids

    Example

    The doctor measured the palpebral fissure to check for ptosis.

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Summary: palpebra in Brief

'Palpebra' [pal-pee-bruh] refers to either of the two folds of skin that cover and protect the eye. It is also known as the eyelid, and can be used to describe both the upper and lower parts of the eye. Examples of usage include 'She had a twitch in her palpebra' and 'Her palpebrae were swollen from crying.'