Definitions for pterygium
təˈrɪdʒ i əm; -ˈrɪdʒ i əpte·ry·gium

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pterygiumnoun

   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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pterygiumnoun

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

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1. pterygium

   Pterygium is a non-cancerous, benign growth that forms on the clear, thin tissue (conjunctiva) of the eye, often extending to the cornea. It is typically a result of prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light and is most commonly found in people who live in warm climates or spend a lot of time in the sun. Pterygium can cause discomfort, redness, and sometimes blurred vision if it grows large enough.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pterygiumnoun

   a superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlike manner from the cornea over the surface of the eye

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. , properly a dim, akin to a feather.]

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1. Pterygium

   Pterygium 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, low humidity, and dust. The predominance of pterygia on the nasal side is possibly a result of the sun's rays passing laterally through the cornea, where it undergoes refraction and becomes focused on the limbic area. Sunlight passes unobstructed from the lateral side of the eye, focusing on the medial limbus after passing through the cornea. On the contralateral side, however, the shadow of the nose medially reduces the intensity of sunlight focused on the lateral/temporal limbus.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pterygium

   An abnormal triangular fold of membrane in the interpalpebral fissure, extending from the conjunctiva to the cornea, being immovably united to the cornea at its apex, firmly attached to the sclera throughout its middle portion, and merged with the conjunctiva at its base. (Dorland, 27th ed)

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pterygium

   a lateral expansion of the snout of some Coleoptera.

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1. • Conjunctiva

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pterygium in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pterygium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pterygium
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pterygium
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterygium
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pterygium
6. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=pterygium