pterygium

Meanings

• Noun

  Growth on the conjunctiva, typically on the nasal side, which extends over the cornea. It is not a tumor.

  - "I have a pterygium on my right eye."
  - "The pterygium grew larger after I spent too much time in the sun."

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Variants

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pterygia , pterygium , pterygiums

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Etymology

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From Greek pterygion, meaning 'wing' or 'feather'.

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Trivia

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1. A pterygium can be surgically removed, but the growth often recurs.

2. Pterygia are more common in people who live in sunny climates.

3. The growth can cause symptoms such as redness, irritation, and tearing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pinguecula: A yellowish, raised patch on the conjunctiva, typically located near the limbus, which is not a growth over the cornea.

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Culture

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In some cultures, a pterygium is believed to be a sign of a hardworking farmer or a fisherman. In literature, it has been used as a metaphor for an obstacle or a hindrance.

How to Memorize "pterygium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small growth on the inner corner of your eye, extending over the cornea. Visualize its size and location.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pterygium' with 'wing' or 'feather', as it comes from the Greek word for 'wing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Pterygium: Painful, Tissue, Extending, Raising, Growth, Under, Inside, Margin'.

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