lim·bus (l m b s)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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| Noun | 1. | 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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