Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Weekly Word Wednesdays

epalpebrate
adj.
lacking eyebrows

Despite being epalpebrate after that freak accident, she still looks as beautiful as ever.

A form of this word is still used in anatomy and medicine. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle is used to elevate the upper eyelid. Damage or weakness to the muscle (or its nerve) can cause ptosis. This is a very fitting word of the day...My dad is having both of his levator palpebrae superioris muscles tightened on Friday!


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