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pterygium

pte·ry·gium

uncommon

noun

1.

a thickened triangular layer of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; pterygia arise from irritation of the pinguecula

Origin

From Ancient Greek πτερύγιον (pterúgion), diminutive of πτέρυξ (ptérux, “wing”). By surface analysis, pteryg- + -ium.

Phrases

  • popliteal pterygium syndrome

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