subpalpebral

See also: subpalpébral

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ palpebral.

Adjective

subpalpebral (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Underneath the eyelids.
   • 2009, Norman Edward Robinson, Current Therapy in Equine Medicine, page 652:

     A subpalpebral catheter, also called a subpalpebral lavage system, is a delivery system for topical ophthalmic drugs that provides an easy and safe way to administer medications to horses that have become refractory to direct instillation of eye medication.

Translations

under the eyelids

• French: subpalpébral (fr)