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limbus

1

[ lim-buhs ]

noun

plural limbi


limbus

2

[ lim-buhs ]

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.
plural limbi
  1. a border, edge, or limb.

limbus

/ ˈ±ôɪ³¾²úÉ™²õ /

noun

  1. anatomy the edge or border of any of various structures or parts
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ±ô¾±³¾²ú¾±³¦, adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of limbus1

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin; Latin: limbus 2

Origin of limbus2

1665–75; < New Latin, Latin
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of limbus1

C15: from Latin: edge
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Example Sentences

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One of the pieces, which was about 0.67 cm in length, had penetrated the limbus, or the border between the cornea and the sclera.

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New corneal cells are generated from a niche of stem cells in the limbus, an area between the cornea and the white of the eye.

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The undifferentiated cells were found in the corneal limbus, a narrow ring around the lens separating it from the sclera, the white of the eye.

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Scientists used the tracing molecule to detect the elusive limbal stem cells deep inside the limbus, which is an area between the white portion of the eye and the cornea.

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For strong souls know no half way between heaven and hell--no purgatory, no limbus infantium.

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