palpebra

[pal-pee-bruh]

palpebra Definition

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

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

• eyelid
• eyelash cover
• eye veil

Phrases with palpebra

• upper palpebra

  the upper eyelid

  Example

  She had a mole on her upper palpebra.

• lower palpebra

  the lower eyelid

  Example

  He had a stye on his lower palpebra.

• palpebral fissure

  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.'