
pterygium



pterygium noun. [tǝ'rɪdʒɪǝm] Pl. -ia [-ɪǝ].
Irregular Forms: (pl) pterygia
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pterygium noun.
[tǝ'rɪdʒɪǝm] Pl. -ia
[-ɪǝ].
M17.[mod. Latin, from Greek pterugion dim. of pterux wing.]Biology &
Anatomy. A small winglike structure;
spec. in
Medicine, a triangular overgrowth on the conjunctiva in the corner of the eye.
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