canth-

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From canthus, from Latin canthus (“corner of the eye”), from Ancient Greek κανθός (kanthós, “corner of the eye”).

Prefix

canth-

  1. Alternative form of cantho- (“corner of the eye where the upper and lower lids meet”).

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with canth-
canthal
canthectomy
ectocanthion
endocanthion
exocanthion
canthitis
cantho-
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