NUBECULA, Little Cloud, in Medicine, a term sometimes used for a disease in the eye, wherein objects appear as through a cloud or mist.

The nubecula seems to arise from certain gross particles detained in the pores of the cornea, or swimming in the aqueous humour, and thus intercepting the rays of light.

or Nubes, is also used for what is otherwise called albugo. See ALBUGO.

NUBECULA is used likewise for a matter in form of a cloud, suspended in urine.