arcus senilis

/ˌˈɑrkəs səˌnɪlɪs/
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Definitions of arcus senilis
  1. noun
    a whitish deposit in the shape of an arc that is sometimes seen in the cornea
    synonyms: arcus
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    cornea
    the transparent dome-shaped anterior portion of the outer covering of the eye; it covers the iris and pupil and is continuous with the sclera
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