pterygiums

Meanings

• noun

  A triangular or wing-shaped growth on the conjunctiva, the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the eyelid and the anterior part of the eyeball.

  - "He went to the doctor because of a growth on his eye, which was diagnosed as a pterygium."
  - "The pterygium on her eye had grown so large that it was interfering with her vision."

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Variants

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pterygia , pterygium , pterygiums

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Etymology

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From Greek pterygion, wing, akin to pterux, to spread. A wing-shaped growth.

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Trivia

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

2. The growth on a pterygium is made up of fibrovascular tissue, not cancer cells.

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1. Conjunctivitis: An inflammation of the conjunctiva that can cause redness, itching, and discharge. Pterygium is not a form of conjunctivitis, but the two conditions can co-occur.

2. Surgery: Surgical removal of a pterygium is a common procedure to improve vision and prevent further growth. This procedure is called pterygium excision.

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Culture

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In literature, a pterygium is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person's stubbornness or inflexibility, as in Shakespeare's Hamlet: 'He hath the pterygium of his mother in his heart.'

How to Memorize "pterygiums"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, triangular growth on the white part of your eye. This is a pterygium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pterygium' with the image of a small wing. This can help you remember that it's a wing-shaped growth on the eye.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pterodactyl on my eye' to remember the word 'pterygium'. A pterodactyl is a type of dinosaur with wings, and the word 'pterygium' means wing-shaped growth.

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