arcus senilis
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arcus senilis
(ˈɑːkəs sɪˈnaɪlɪs) orarcus
n
(Pathology) an opaque circle around the cornea of the eye, often seen in elderly people
[Latin: senile bow]
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Noun | 1. | arcus senilis - a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea cornea - the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera |
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