pterygium

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17
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20
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9

Definition of pterygium

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. An abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye that obstructs vision.
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noun

  1. An abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye that obstructs vision.
  2. A generalized limb of a vertebrate.

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Etymology

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

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