Preferred Label : pterygium;

MeSH definition : 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);

MeSH synonym : pterygiums;

MeSH annotation : a conjunctival dis, not a structure; pterygium of other organs: index under specific organ /abnorm;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterygium;

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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)

https://www.cehjournal.org/article/comprendre-et-prendre-en-charge-le-pterygion/
2018
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false
false
United Kingdom
pterygium
signs and symptoms
journal article
pterygium

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https://www.sfo-online.fr/sites/www.sfo-online.fr/files/medias/documents/08_Operation_du_pterygion.pdf
France
French
patient education handout
pterygium
ophthalmologic surgical procedures
postoperative complications

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http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=FR&Expert=33108
2006
France
French
rare diseases
abnormalities, multiple
signs and symptoms
abnormalities, multiple
pterygium
facies
hernia, umbilical
scientific and technical information

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