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limbus

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lim·bus  (lmbs)
n. pl. lim·bi (-b) Biology
A distinctive border or edge, such as the junction between the cornea and sclera of the eyeball.
[Latin, border.]
limbus [ˈlɪmbəs]
n pl -bi [-baɪ]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy the edge or border of any of various structures or parts
[from Latin: edge]
limbic  adj
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Noun1.limbus - a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure
anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure"


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