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palpebral

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈpæl.pə.brəl/

KK: /pælˈpiːbrəl/

adjective
Definition

Related to the eyelids or situated near them.


Example

The doctor examined the palpebral area for any signs of irritation.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how much my palpebral area has improved since I started using that cream?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looks a lot smoother and brighter now!
Sloth A
I think the palpebral skin really needed some hydration.
Sloth B
Definitely! It's amazing what the right products can do.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
eyelid
ocular
orbital
Antonyms
nonocular
distant
remote
Root Explanation

Palpebral is formed from "palpebra" (meaning eyelid) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "palpebral" refers to something that pertains to the eyelid.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'palpebra' which means eyelid, and remember that 'palpebral' describes something related to the eyelid.

Visually Confused Words
postpalpebral
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