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arcus senilis

/ˈɑːrkəs sɪˈniːlɪs/

Traducción: Afección médica caracterizada por un anillo o arco gris o blanco opaco alrededor de la parte periférica de la córnea del ojo, a menudo asociada con el envejecimiento o depósitos de lípidos.

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/ˈɑːrkəs sɪˈniːlɪs/C2formalmedical
  • esAfección médica caracterizada por un anillo o arco gris o blanco opaco alrededor de la parte periférica de la córnea del ojo, a menudo asociada con el envejecimiento o depósitos de lípidos.

A medical condition characterized by a gray or white opaque ring or arc around the peripheral cornea of the eye, commonly associated with aging or lipid deposits.

  1. Eye conditionC1formal

    A gray or white arc or ring around the cornea of the eye, often associated with aging or high cholesterol.

    esArco senil

    • The doctor noticed arcus senilis during the routine eye exam.
    • Arcus senilis is common in older adults but can also indicate lipid problems.
    • He was diagnosed with arcus senilis and advised to check his cholesterol levels.