PTERYGIA
PTERYGIUM
pterygium
(noun) either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
pterygia
plural of pterygium
Source: Wiktionary
PTERYGIUM
Pte*ryg"i*um, n.; pl. E. Pterygiums, L. Pterygia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition: A superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlike manner from the cornea over the surface of the eye.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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