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arcus senilis

[ ahr-kuhs suh-nahy-lis ]
/ ˈɑr kəs səˈnaɪ lɪs /
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noun Ophthalmology.
the appearance of a yellowish-gray lipid ring around the margin of the cornea, occurring in aging persons.
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Origin of arcus senilis

First recorded in 1785–95, arcus senilis is from Latin arcus senīlis literally, “old man's bow”

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British Dictionary definitions for arcus senilis

arcus senilis
/ (ˈɑːkəs sɪˈnaɪlɪs) /

noun
an opaque circle around the cornea of the eye, often seen in elderly people

Word Origin for arcus senilis

Latin: senile bow
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