"limbal ring" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: limbal rings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} limbal ring (plural limbal rings)
  1. (medicine, biology) A dark ring around the outside of the iris. Categories (topical): Biology, Medicine
    Sense id: en-limbal_ring-en-noun-rksJoXQE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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