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English 1 sense of the word pterygium:
NOUNbodypterygiumeither of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea
Englishpterygium: 1 sense noun 1, body
MeaningEither 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.
BroaderconjunctivaA transparent lubricating mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid
Spanishpterigium
Catalanpterigi

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