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limbus

 

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Noun limbus has 1 sense
  1. limbus - a border or edge of any of various body parts distinguished by color or structure
    --1 is a kind of
    structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure

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Limbus

Noun (Anatomy):

A limbus refers to the border or edge of a specific anatomical structure, particularly the cornea of the eye.

Example Sentence:

The doctor examined the patient's cornea, paying close attention to the limbus where irregularities were suspected.

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Noun (Geography):

In geography, the limbus denotes the narrow strip or fringe of land that separates two different regions or territories.

Example Sentence:

The river formed a natural boundary, with the limbus between the lush meadows and the barren desert.

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Noun (Religion):

In religious contexts, limbus refers to a border or boundary, typically associated with the abode of souls awaiting judgment or redemption.

Example Sentence:

In Catholic theology, the limbus is believed to be a place where unbaptized infants reside before achieving salvation.

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Noun (Botany):

In botany, limbus refers to the margin or edge of a leaf.

Example Sentence:

The serrated limbus of the mint leaf provided enhanced surface area for photosynthesis.

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Noun (Psychology):

In psychology, the limbus refers to the ambiguous state between the conscious and unconscious mind.

Example Sentence:

Psychoanalysts aim to explore the limbus of the patient's mind to uncover underlying subconscious conflicts.

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