limbis

Limbis is a term encountered in several contexts but does not designate any single, widely recognized subject in major reference works. In many cases, it is a misspelling or variant of limbus, a Latin noun meaning border or edge, or a stylistic form used as a proper noun in fictional settings.

In anatomy and ophthalmology, limbus (plural limbi) denotes a border region; the corneal limbus forms the junction between the cornea and sclera and houses stem cells important for corneal renewal. The adjective limbal describes structures or tissues associated with the limbus, and limbal stem cell transplantation is a clinical procedure aimed at restoring the corneal surface in certain diseases.

Outside medical contexts, limbis may appear as a proper noun in literature, fictional worlds, or brand names, usually without a standardized definition. It can also be a misspelling of limbus in academic or general writing.

Because of its similarity to limbus, limbis should be interpreted from context. If encountered in a text, check whether the writer intends limbus, a proper noun, or a coined term.