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pterygium

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pte·ryg·i·um  (t-rj-m)
n. pl. pte·ryg·i·ums or pte·ryg·i·a (--)
An abnormal mass of tissue arising from the conjunctiva of the inner corner of the eye that obstructs vision by growing over the cornea.
[New Latin, from Greek pterugion, diminutive of pterux, pterug-, wing; see pterygoid.]
pte·rygi·al (-l) adj.
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Noun1.pterygium - either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the corneapterygium - 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
conjunctiva - a transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
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