noun
- plural of pterygium; triangular growths of tissue on the conjunctiva of the eye
Usage: medical
Examples
- The ophthalmologist diagnosed bilateral pterygia in the patient’s eyes.
- Pterygia are more common in people who spend long hours in sunny, windy conditions.
- Surgery may be recommended if pterygia interfere with vision.
- The doctor explained that pterygia can recur after removal.
- UV protection helps prevent the development of pterygia.