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pterygium

noun

Either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula

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9
Starts with
P
Ends with
M
Contains
TE
Scrabble score
17

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noun

  1. Either of two thickened triangular layers of conjunctiva extending from the nasal edge of the eye to the cornea; it arises from irritation of the pinguecula

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