Definition of pterygium

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • pterygium is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • pterygium is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • pterygium is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 20

Definition of pterygium


  • 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 (noun)

See definition of pterygium in Merriam Webster