kəs səˈnaɪ noun Ophthalmology.
the appearance of a yellowish-gray lipid ring around the margin of the cornea, occurring in aging persons.
Origin:
1785–95; < Latin arcus senīlis literally, old man's bow
1785–95; < Latin arcus senīlis literally, old man's bow
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| —n | |
| an opaque circle around the cornea of the eye, often seen in elderly people | |
| [Latin: senile bow] | |
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