1. Plural of epicanthus; folds of skin of the upper eyelid that extend over the inner corner of the eye, found in many East Asian populations and some other groups.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; plural form

Examples

• The presence of epicanthi is a normal anatomical variation in many populations.
• Anthropologists study epicanthi as one of several physical characteristics used in population genetics research.
• Some individuals have more pronounced epicanthi than others within the same ethnic group.
• The epicanthi are a natural feature and not indicative of any medical condition.
• Medical textbooks describe epicanthi as a common trait among East Asian populations.