Associations to the word «Pterygium»

Wiktionary

PTERYGIUM, noun. (medicine) An abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye that obstructs vision

Dictionary definition

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.

Wise words

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