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pterygium

/təˈrɪdʒ.i.əm/

Traduction: Terme médical désignant une excroissance triangulaire épaissie de la conjonctive qui s'étend de la partie nasale de l'œil vers la cornée, souvent due à l'irritation d'un pinguécula.

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/təˈrɪdʒ.i.əm/C2formalmedical
  • frTerme médical désignant une excroissance triangulaire épaissie de la conjonctive qui s'étend de la partie nasale de l'œil vers la cornée, souvent due à l'irritation d'un pinguécula.

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.

    frPtérygion

    • 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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