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pterygium en · NOUN

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πτερύγιον (pterúgion), diminutive of πτέρυξ (ptérux, “wing”). By surface analysis, pteryg- + -ium.

Meanings

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

Forms

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pterygiums Number=Plur lexicographic
pterygia Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

lateropterygium · pseudopterygium · pterygial · pterygiophore · popliteal pterygium syndrome · basipterygium

Relateds

pterygiate · webeye

Translations (8)

ota ظفر (Translations) · it pterigio (Translations) · ar ظُفْرَة (Translations) · is glæruvængur (Translations) · es pterigión (Translations) · ca pterigi (Translations) · pt pterígio (Translations) · gl pterixio (Translations)