Arcus senilis
the appearance of a yellowish-gray lipid ring around the margin of the cornea, occurring in aging persons.
historical examples
in elderly persons we ought always to look for the arcus senilis, which is a sign of a tendency to fatty degeneration.
a system of practical medicine by american authors, vol. i various
moreover, there is the arcus senilis, the fine translucent to opaque circle surrounding the outer portion of the iris.
arteriosclerosis and hypertension: louis marshall warfield
noun
an opaque circle around the cornea of the eye, often seen in elderly people
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