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palpebra

palpebra

9.9
A fold of skin that covers and protects the eye
  • noun
  • /ˈpæl.pə.brə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : párpado
  • The palpebra helps protect the eye from dust.

Examples

  • Inflammation of the palpebra can cause significant discomfort and vision problems.

  • The surgeon carefully lifted the palpebra to examine the underlying tissue.

  • A spasm of the palpebra is sometimes referred to as an eyelid twitch.

  • She has beautiful palpebrae that accentuate her eyes.

  • The palpebra closes automatically to shield the eye from bright light.

  • During the eye exam, the doctor examined the palpebra for any signs of irritation.

  • He gently brushed his fingers over the palpebra to check for swelling.

Synonyms

eyelid
vspalpebra
83 1.0

A moving fold of skin that covers and protects the eye when you blink

has identical meaning but is a different term for the same fold
lid
vspalpebra
29 1.0

A fold of skin that moves to cover the eye

is more about protecting and covering than about movement

Surface Forms

palpebra singular
palpebrae plural

Etymology

The word palpebra comes from Latin palpebra meaning 'eyelid' and from the Latin verb palpare meaning 'to touch' or 'to stroke', so you can imagine the eyelid as a soft 'touch' that closes over and protects the eye.