pterygium

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πτερύγιον (pterúgion).

Noun

pterygium (plural pterygiums or pterygia)

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

Translations

an abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye

• Icelandic: glæruvængur (is) m
• (deprecated template usage) {{trans-mid}}
• Spanish: pterigión m

See also

• pterygiate
• webeye