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limbus
1[ lim-buhs ]
limbus
2[ lim-buhs ]
noun
, Anatomy, Zoology.
, plural lim·bi [lim, -bahy].
- a border, edge, or limb.
limbus
/ ˈlɪmbəs /
noun
- anatomy the edge or border of any of various structures or parts
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Derived Forms
- ˈlimbic, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of limbus2
1665–75; < New Latin, Latin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of limbus1
C15: from Latin: edge
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Example Sentences
An incision is made behind the limbus, usually in an upper segment of the cornea, by means of a bent broad needle.
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If it consist of little more than capsule an incision is made at the limbus with the keratome as described for evacuation.
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The eye is fixed by grasping the conjunctiva close to the limbus downwards and inwards.
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The knife is entered at the limbus from the outer side directly opposite the occluded pupil.
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The incision is made at the limbus in a favourable situation for the division of the synechia.
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