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pinguecula

/pɪŋˈɡwɛk.jʊ.lə/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa una pequeña elevación o depósito ligeramente amarillento de tejido elástico en la conjuntiva, que puede extenderse hacia la córnea sin cubrirla.

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noun

/pɪŋˈɡwɛk.jʊ.lə/C2formalmedical
  • esSustantivo que designa una pequeña elevación o depósito ligeramente amarillento de tejido elástico en la conjuntiva, que puede extenderse hacia la córnea sin cubrirla.

A noun referring to a small, slightly raised deposit of elastic tissue in the conjunctiva that can extend toward the cornea without covering it.

  1. Conjunctival depositC2formalmedical

    A slightly elevated, yellowish deposit of elastic tissue on the conjunctiva near the cornea, often associated with aging or sun exposure.

    esPinguécula

    • The ophthalmologist diagnosed the patient with a pinguecula in the right eye.
    • Pingueculae are common in people who spend a lot of time outdoors.
    • The pinguecula did not affect her vision, so no treatment was needed.
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  • pingueculae's possessive plural form
  • pinguecula's possessive singular form