limbus

• Nom désignant un bord, une limite ou une zone de transition, notamment en anatomie où il s'agit du bord d'une structure (comme la cornée ou l'ongle) se distinguant par sa couleur ou sa structure.

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.

   limbe (anatomie)

   • 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.

   Synonymesborderboundaryedgemarginrim