Palpebral

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpælpəbrəl/

Definitions of palpebral

adjective relating to or located near the eyelids

Example Sentences

A1 She gently touched her palpebral area to check for any swelling.

A2 The doctor examined the patient's palpebral reflexes to assess their eye health.

B1 The ophthalmologist recommended using palpebral tape to protect the eyelids during sleep.

B2 After the surgery, the patient experienced palpebral edema which required medical attention.

C1 The cosmetic surgeon specialized in palpebral rejuvenation procedures for a more youthful appearance.

C2 The intricate palpebral anatomy required precise surgical techniques for successful eyelid reconstruction.

Examples of palpebral in a Sentence

formal The palpebral fissure is the opening between the eyelids.

informal I noticed a small bump on my palpebral area.

slang Her palpebral twitch gave away her nervousness.

figurative The palpebral veil of ignorance was lifted as she gained more knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of palpebral

past tense

palpebrated

plural

palpebrals

comparative

more palpebral

superlative

most palpebral

present tense

palpebrals

future tense

will palpebral

perfect tense

have palpebraled

continuous tense

is palpebraling

singular

palpebral

positive degree

palpebral

infinitive

to palpebral

gerund

palpebraling

participle

palpebraling

Origin and Evolution of palpebral

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'palpebral' originated from the Latin word 'palpebra' which means eyelid.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe anything related to the eyelids, the term 'palpebral' has retained its meaning over time and is still used in medical terminology today.