(anatomy) the edge or border of any of various structures or parts
Derived Forms
limbic, adjective
Word Origin
C15: from Latin: edge
Word Origin and History for limbus
n.
Latin, literally "edge, border" (see limb (n.2)). In Medieval Latin, "region on the border of Hell," and thus sometimes used in English for limbo (n.1).
limbus in Medicine
limbus lim·bus (lĭm'bəs) n.pl.lim·bi (-bī') An edge, border, or fringe of an anatomical part.