nebula
1 of 1noun/ˈnɛbjələ/
Forms:Nebulae
1
a glowing cloud of gas and dust in outer space, often the result of a star explosion or formation
C1Learn more on Wikipedia- 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.
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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.