A vertical fold of skin extending from the upper eyelid to the side of the nose. Epicanthic folds are common in Oriental people but rare in other races, except in babies, in whom they usually disappear as the nose develops. Abnormal epicanthic folds are a feature of Down’s syndrome.
A vertical skinfold that runs from the upper eyelid to the side of the nose. These folds are normal in oriental races but uncommon in others, although babies may have a temporary fold that disappears. Folds are present in people with DOWN’S (DOWN) SYNDROME.
(vocal cords) the two folds of tissue which protrude from the sides of the *larynx to form a narrow slit (glottis) across the air passage (see illustration). Their controlled interference with the expiratory air flow produces audible vibrations that make up speech, song, and all other vocal noises. Alterations in the vocal folds themselves or in their nerve supply by disease interfere with phonation.... vocal folds
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