1. of or relating to the canthus (the corner or angle of the eye where the eyelids meet)
Usage: medical/anatomical term

Examples

• The canthic region of the eye requires careful examination during an ophthalmological assessment.
• Canthic folds are a distinctive feature in certain genetic conditions.
• The surgeon made an incision near the canthic area to access the tear duct.
• Canthic measurements are often used in anthropological studies of human variation.