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arcus

/ˈɑːr.kəs/

Übersetzung: Weißliche, bogenförmige Ablagerung, die in der Hornhaut des Auges auftreten kann (Arcus lipoides corneae).

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˈɑːr.kəs/

A whitish, arc-shaped deposit that can appear in the cornea of the eye.

  • 🇩🇪Weißliche, bogenförmige Ablagerung, die in der Hornhaut des Auges auftreten kann (Arcus lipoides corneae).
  1. Corneal arcus C1 formal medical

    A whitish or grayish arc-shaped deposit of lipids in the peripheral cornea, often associated with aging or high cholesterol.

    • The ophthalmologist noted a prominent arcus in the patient's left eye.
    • Arcus senilis is a common condition in older adults.
    • A lipid profile was recommended after the arcus was discovered during the eye exam.

    🇩🇪Arcus corneae

    Synonyme: arcus senilis