limbus

noun

lim·​bus ˈlim-bəs How to pronounce limbus (audio)
: the marginal region of the cornea of the eye by which it is continuous with the sclera

Word History

Etymology

Latin, border

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of limbus was in 1877

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“Limbus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limbus. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

limbus

noun
lim·​bus ˈlim-bəs How to pronounce limbus (audio)
: a border distinguished by color or structure
especially : the marginal region of the cornea of the eye by which it is continuous with the sclera

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