| arcus |
White ring which develops near the outer edge of the cornea. Com-posed of cholesterol. Those with arcus should have a cholesterol screening to rule out elevated levels, though often arcus may be present even with normal cholesterol.
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| arch- |
A curved structure which supports a vertical load mainly by axial compression.
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| arch |
A curved structure which supports a vertical load mainly by axial compression.
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| arcade |
A row of arches set atop piers/columns. Sometimes refers to the arched roof itself.
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| arch- |
Can be round-headed, pointed, two-centered, or drop; ogee - pointed with double curved sides, upper arcs lower concave; lancet - pointed formed on an acute-angle triangle; depressed - flattened or elliptical; corbelled - triangular, peaked, each stone set a little further in until they meet, with a large capstone.
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