Definition of Pterygium

1. 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.

Generic synonyms: Conjunctiva

Definition of Pterygium

1. n. A superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlike manner from the cornea over the surface of the eye.

Definition of Pterygium

1. Noun. (medicine) An abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye that obstructs vision ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pterygium

1. a fleshy growth over the cornea [n -GIA or -GIUMS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pterygium

pterosaurs
pterostigma
pterostigmata
pterostilbene
pterostilbenes
pteroyl
pteroyl glutamic acid
pteroylglutamic
pteroylglutamic acid
pteroylmonoglutamic acid
pteroyls
pterygia
pterygial
pterygiate
pterygiophore
pterygium (current term)
pterygiums
pterygoid
pterygoid muscle
pterygoid plexus
pterygoid process
pterygoids
pterygomaxillary
pterygopalatine
pterygopodia
pterygopodium
pterygoquadrate
pterygote
pteryla
pterylae

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