Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
limbus
noun
/ˈlɪmbəs/
Definition
A term often used in various contexts, including anatomy and philosophy, referring to a boundary or edge.
Examples
- The limbus of the cornea is crucial for maintaining eye health.
- In some philosophies, the limbus signifies a state between two different realities.
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘limbus’ typically refers to an area that forms the border of a structure, like the limbus of the cornea in the eye. In a broader philosophical or metaphorical sense, it denotes a boundary or transitional state.
Synonyms
- border
- boundary
- margin
