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pterygium

/təˈrɪdʒ.i.əm/

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/təˈrɪdʒ.i.əm/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий утолщённое треугольное разрастание конъюнктивы, которое распространяется с носовой стороны глаза на роговицу, часто возникающее в результате раздражения пингвекулы.

A medical term referring to a thickened, triangular growth of conjunctiva that extends from the nasal side of the eye onto the cornea, often resulting from irritation of the pinguecula.

  1. Ocular growthC2formalmedical

    A thickened, triangular growth of the conjunctiva that extends onto the cornea, typically originating from the nasal side of the eye, often caused by irritation of the pinguecula.

    ruГлазной нарост

    • The patient was diagnosed with a pterygium in his left eye.
    • Prolonged exposure to UV light can increase the risk of developing a pterygium.
    • Surgery may be required if the pterygium affects vision.
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