cantho-, canth-

(Greek > Latin: corner of the eye)

canthectomy
1. An excision of a canthus (the angle formed by the meeting of the upper and lower eyelids at either side of the eye).
2. Excision of a palpebral (eyelid or cover) canthus.
canthitis
Inflammation of the canthus.
canthitises
Inflammation of the canthus.
canthoplasty, cantholysis
1. An operation for lengthening the palpebral fissure by incision through the lateral canthus.
2. An operation for restoration of the canthus.
canthorrhaphy
1. The surgical shortening of the palpebral fissure of the eyelids by suturing the canthus.
2. Suture of the eyelids at either canthus.
canthotomy
1. An incision of the canthus.
2. The slitting of the canthus.
canthus (s), canthi (pl)
1. The angle formed by the meeting of the upper and lower eyelids at either side of the eye.
2. The angle of the eye.