PTERYGIUMS

Noun

pterygiums

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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SCHNORR

(verb) obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling; “he is always shnorring cigarettes from his friends”


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