See Also: limb(dictionary)
limb(2)(dictionary)
limb(dictionary)
limb bud(medicine)
limb(1)(dictionary)
Limb(medicine)
phantom limb(medicine)
thoracic limb(medicine)
pelvic limb(medicine)
superior limb(medicine)

limb(2) (iou)



limb noun2. LME.
[Old & mod. French limbe or Latin LIMBUS.]
= LIMBO noun1 1. Scot. LME-L18.
Science. An edge; spec. (a) the graduated edge of a scientific instrument, esp. a quadrant; (b) the edge of the disc of a celestial object, esp. of the sun and moon. LME.
b. Botany. The lamina or expanded portion of a monopetalous corolla or of a petal or sepal. Also, the lamina or blade of a leaf. M18.
A border. rare. LME.
Comb.: limb-darkening Astronomy the apparent darkening of the face of the sun towards its edge.