limbus

lim·bus

 (lĭm′bəs)

n. pl. lim·bi (-bī′) Biology

A distinctive border or edge, such as the junction between the cornea and sclera of the eyeball.


[Latin, border.]

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limbus

(ˈlɪmbəs)

n, pl -bi (-baɪ)

(Anatomy) anatomy the edge or border of any of various structures or parts

[C15: from Latin: edge]

ˈlimbic adj

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lim•bus

(ˈlɪm bəs)

n., pl. -bi (-bī). Anat., Zool.

a border, edge, or limb.

[1665–75; < New Latin, Latin]

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