Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > P Synonyms of pterygium Find synonyms for: Noun 1. pterygium, conjunctiva usage: 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 WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of pterygium (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: preternatural Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language