limbus

[ lim-buhs ]

/ ˈlɪm bəs /

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noun, plural lim·bi

[lim-bahy]. /ˈlɪm baɪ/.

limbo¹.

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Origin of limbus

1400–50; late Middle English <Medieval Latin; Latin: limbus²

Words nearby limbus

limbic system, limbo, Limbourg, Limburg, Limburger, limbus, lime, limeade, lime burner, lime glass, lime green

Other definitions for limbus (2 of 2)

limbus²

[ lim-buhs ]

/ ˈlɪm bəs /

noun, plural lim·bi

[lim-bahy]. /ˈlɪm baɪ/. Anatomy, Zoology.

a border, edge, or limb.

Origin of limbus

1665–75; <New Latin, Latin

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How to use limbus in a sentence

An incision is made behind the limbus, usually in an upper segment of the cornea, by means of a bent broad needle.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
If it consist of little more than capsule an incision is made at the limbus with the keratome as described for evacuation.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
The eye is fixed by grasping the conjunctiva close to the limbus downwards and inwards.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various
The knife is entered at the limbus from the outer side directly opposite the occluded pupil.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

The incision is made at the limbus in a favourable situation for the division of the synechia.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4)|Various

British Dictionary definitions for limbus

limbus

/ (ˈlɪmbəs) /

noun plural -bi (-baɪ)

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

Derived forms of limbus

limbic, adjective

Word Origin for limbus

C15: from Latin: edge

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