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pterygium [tə′rij·ē·əm] (medicine) A triangular mass of mucous membrane growing on the conjunctiva, usually near the inner canthus. Overgrowth of the cuticle forward on the nail. (vertebrate zoology) A generalized vertebrate limb. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Pterygium colli medianum and midline cervical cleft: Midline anomalies in the sense of a developmental field defect. The survey concluded that it is essential to take preventive measures against the reflection of sunlight off of snow because the UV exposure induces various eye diseases and risks including snow blindness and pterygium as well as cataracts. Pterygium is a leading cause of blindness in individuals who have lived near the Equator. |
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