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Preferred term

Limbus Corneae  

Type

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Definition

  • An annular transitional zone, approximately 1 mm wide, between the cornea and the bulbar conjunctiva and sclera. It is highly vascular and is involved in the metabolism of the cornea. It is ophthalmologically significant in that it appears on the outer surface of the eyeball as a slight furrow, marking the line between the clear cornea and the sclera. (Dictionary of Visual Science, 3d ed)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Corneal Limbus
  • Corneoscleral Junction
  • Sclerocorneal Limbus

In other languages

  • French

  • Limbe cornéen
  • Limbe scléro-cornéen
  • Limbe slérocornéen
  • Limbus de la cornée

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