pterygium
[tuh-rij-ee-uh m]
- an abnormal triangular mass of thickened conjunctiva extending over the cornea and interfering with vision.
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Origin of pterygium
1650–60; < New Latin < Greek pterýgion little wing or fin, equivalent to pteryg- (stem of ptéryx) wing, fin + -ion diminutive suffix
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pterygial
- zoology of or relating to a fin or wing
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Word Origin
from Greek pterux wing
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pterygium
(tə-rĭj′ē-əm)- An abnormal mass of tissue arising from the conjunctiva of the inner corner of the eye that obstructs vision by growing over the cornea.
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