Concept information
Preferred term
Pterygium
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Note
- a conjunctival dis, not a structure; pterygium of other organs: index under specific organ /abnorm
Scope note
- An abnormal triangular fold of membrane in the interpalpebral fissure, extending from the conjunctiva to the cornea, being immovably united to the cornea at its apex, firmly attached to the sclera throughout its middle portion, and merged with the conjunctiva at its base. (Dorland, 27th ed)
In other languages
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Finnish
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pterygium
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D011625
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