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limbus

Syllabification: (lim·bus)
Pronunciation: /ˈlimbəs/

Definition of limbus

noun (plural limbi /-ˌbī, -ˌbē/)

Anatomy
  • the border or margin of a structure, especially the junction of the cornea and sclera in the eye.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting limbo): from Latin, 'edge, border'. The current sense dates from the late 17th century

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