limbus

• Sustantivo que designa un borde, margen o límite, en particular la zona de transición o el borde de una estructura anatómica que se distingue por su color o textura.

A noun referring to a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure.

1. Anatomical borderC1formalmedical

   A border or edge of a body part, often distinguished by a change in color or structure, such as the junction between the cornea and sclera of the eye.

   limbo

   • The ophthalmologist examined the limbus for signs of inflammation.
   • The corneal limbus is a critical area for stem cell regeneration.
   • In some diseases, the limbus may become more prominent or discolored.

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