pterygium

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الإنجليزية - التركية
الإنجليزية - الإنجليزية
An abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye that obstructs vision
{i} vascular growth extending from the inner corner of the eye to the cornea (Anatomy)
a thickened triangular layer of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; pterygia arise from irritation of the pinguecula
A superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlike manner from the cornea over the surface of the eye