PTERYGIUM
\tˈɜːɹɪd͡ʒəm], \tˈɜːɹɪdʒəm], \t_ˈɜː_ɹ_ɪ_dʒ_ə_m]\
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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)
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Conjunctival induration at inner angle of palpepral union.
By William R. Warner
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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Pterygion, Scapula-p. Digiti. Paronychia-p. Lardaceum, Pinguecula-p. Pingue, Pinguecula.
By Robley Dunglison
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One of the alae nasi.
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A triangular patch of thickened conjunctiva the apex of which encroaches on the cornea; generally occupying the palpebral fissure and most frequently growing from the nasal side into the cornea, between the epithelium and the substantia propria.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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