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
pterygium (plural pterygiums or pterygia)
(medicine) An abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye that obstructs vision
(anatomy) A generalized limb of a vertebrate.
Source: Wiktionary
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
25 November 2024
(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
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