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pterygium

Term ID
DOID:0002116
Synonyms
  • surfer's eye
Definition
A corneal disease that is characterized by a triangular tissue growth located_in cornea of the eye that is the result of collagen degeneration and fibrovascular proliferation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterygium_(conjunctiva)
References
  • UMLS_CUI:C0033999
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:0002116 )
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