limbus

¹

[ lim-buhs ]

noun

, plural lim·bi [lim, -bahy].

1. limbo ¹.

limbus

²

[ lim-buhs ]

noun

, Anatomy, Zoology.

, plural lim·bi [lim, -bahy].

1. a border, edge, or limb.

limbus

/ ˈlɪmbəs /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˈlimbic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of limbus¹

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

Origin of limbus²

1665–75; < New Latin, Latin

Word History and Origins

Origin of limbus¹

C15: from Latin: edge

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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