Subpalpebral

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Underneath the eyelids. not-comparable

    "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."

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"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."

Etymology

From sub- + palpebral.

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