1) Conjunctiva 2) Disorder of conjunctiva
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Pterygium refers to any winglike triangular membrane occurring in the neck, eyes, knees, elbows, ankles or digits. In the eye, a pinguecula is called a pterygium if it invades the cornea. The term comes from the Greek word pterygion meaning `wing`. ==Types== A pterygium grows in response to exposure to ultraviolet light. They are more common in .....
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[conjunctiva] Pterygium (Surfer`s Eye) most often refers to a benign growth of the conjunctiva. A pterygium commonly grows from the nasal side of the sclera. It is usually present in the palpebral fissure. It is associated with and thought to be caused by ultraviolet-light exposure (e.g., sunlight), low humidity, and dust. Growth has been k...
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abnormal mass of tissue obstructing vision in the eye
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• (n.) A superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlike manner from the cornea over the surface of the eye.
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abnormal wing-shaped fold of the conjunctiva (the mucous membrane lining the eyelids and covering most of the front of the eyeball) that invades the ... [1 related articles]
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Opaque triangular thickening of tissue extending from inner canthus to border or cornea with apex toward the pupil of the eye.
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(tә-rij´e-әm) a winglike structure, especially an abnormal triangular fold of membrane in the interpalpebral fissure, extending from the conjunctiva to the cornea. pterygium colli webbed neck.
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Pte·ryg'i·um noun ;
plural English
Pterygiums , Latin
Pterygia . [ New Latin , from Greek ..., properly a dim, akin to ... a feather.]
(Medicine) A superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlike manner from the cornea over the surface of the eye.
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(tur-IH-jee-um) Abnormal wedge-shaped growth on the bulbar conjunctiva May gradually advance onto the cornea and require surgical removal Probably related to sun irritation
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Type: Term Pronunciation: tĕ-rij′ē-ŭm Definitions: 1. A triangular patch of hypertrophied bulbar subconjunctival tissue, extending from the medial angle or canthus of the eye to the border of the cornea or beyond, with apex pointing toward the pupil. 2. Forward growth of the cuticle over the nail plate, seen most commonly in li...
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Pterygium: A winglike triangular membrane. Although a pterygium can be anywhere, including behind the knee, it commonly refers to a winglet of the conjunctiva. This pterygium may extend across the white of the eye toward the inner corner of the eye. It is caused by prolonged exposure of the eyes to wind and weather, or can be an inherited disorder ...
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n] - a thickened triangular layer of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea
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noun 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
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an abnormal triangular mass of thickened conjunctiva extending over the cornea and interfering with vision.
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