limbus
/ˈlɪmbəs
/noun (plural limbi /ˈlɪmbʌɪ/) Anatomy
The border or margin of a structure, especially the junction of the cornea and sclera in the eye.The central portion of the bulbar conjunctiva is continuous at the limbus with the anterior epithelium of the cornea....
- An incision is made in the conjunctiva at the limbus using a #57 ophthalmology blade.
- Under direct microscopic visualization, three tiny incisions (ie, sclerotomies) are made through the sclera a few millimeters behind the limbus.
Origin
Late Middle English (denoting limbo): from Latin, 'edge, border'. The current sense dates from the late 17th century.