plural of limb

plural of Limb

A posterior limb on an animal. When referring to quadrupeds, the term hind leg is often instead used.

(figuratively, idiomatic, often with the verb go) In a risky, precarious, daring, or uncompromising position, especially one outside of the mainstream; vulnerable.

(pathology) The false sensation, which is often painful, that an amputated limb is still present and attached.

(surgery) The efferent or antegrade limb of the Y that serves as the primary recipient of food after Roux-en-Y anastomosis.

(physics, astronomy) The optical effect where, when certain wavelengths (not in the spectrum of visible light) are examined, the edge of the disk of a star appears brighter than the center of the disk.

(physics, astronomy) The optical effect where the edge of the disk of a star appears darker than the center of the disk.

Alternative form of limb darkening

Alternative form of limb-darkened