pte·ryg·i·um
n, pl -iums or -ia 1 : a triangular fleshy mass of thickened conjunctiva occurring usu. at the inner side of the eyeball, covering part of the cornea, and causing a disturbance of vision 2 : a forward growth of the cuticle over the nail .
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