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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