NUBECULA

Etymology

Noun

nubecula (plural nubeculae)

(astronomy) A nebula; specifically, the Magellanic Clouds.

(medicine) A slight spot on the cornea.

(medicine) A cloudy object or appearance in urine.

Source: Wiktionary


Nu*bec"u*la, n.; pl. Nubeculæ (-le). Etym: [L., dim. of nubes cloud.]

1. (Astron.) (a) A nebula. (b) pl.

Definition: Specifically, the Magellanic clouds.

2. (Med.) (a) A slight spot on the cornea. (b) A cloudy object or appearance in urine. Dunglison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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