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nebula

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/ˈnɛbjələ/
Forms:Nebulae
1

a glowing cloud of gas and dust in outer space, often the result of a star explosion or formation

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  • The Orion Nebula is a famous example of a stellar nursery.
  • A nebula forms when a star explodes or sheds its outer layers.
  • Nebulae are often the sites where new stars and planets are born.
  • The Cat's Eye Nebula is a complex and colorful example of a planetary nebula.
  • The beautiful colors of the Eagle Nebula were captured by the space telescope.
2

a faint, cloudy spot on the cornea of the eye

  • The doctor noticed a small nebula on the patient's cornea.
  • A nebula can slightly blur vision if it is dense.
  • She was diagnosed with a nebula in one eye.
  • Nebulae may result from injury or infection.
  • The ophthalmologist examined the nebula under a slit lamp.
3

cloudiness or turbidity in the urine

  • Nebula can indicate an infection or kidney disorder.
  • The physician asked about the cause of the nebula.
  • A healthy diet may help reduce nebula in urine.
  • Persistent nebula requires further medical investigation.
  • The urine sample showed slight nebula after fasting.
4

a liquid medicine formulated for use in an atomizer or nebulizer

  • The patient inhaled the nebula to relieve asthma symptoms.
  • Nebula treatments are often prescribed for respiratory conditions.
  • The doctor prepared a saline nebula for the procedure.
  • Using the nebula regularly improved his breathing.
  • The hospital stocked several types of medicinal nebulae.