pterygium

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πτερύγιον (pterúgion).

Noun

pterygium (plural pterygiums or pterygia)

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

Translations

an abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye

Icelandic: glæruvængur (is) m

Spanish: pterigión m

See also

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