ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Arcus

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈɑɹkəs/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Arcus is a noun meaning (medicine) A white band of cholesterol that forms at the edge of the cornea.

Meaning

(medicine) A white band of cholesterol that forms at the edge of the cornea.

More Meanings

  1. (meteorology) A low, horizontal cloud typically forming at the leading edge of thunderstorm outflow
  2. (entomology) An elastic band around the base of the arolium, a pad at the end of the leg of certain insects
  3. (palynology) An arc-shaped band of thickened sexine extending between two apertures on a pollen grain or spore

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include aortae, coarc, collarette, eyecorner, cartilege, crest.

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