PINGUECULA
\pˈɪŋkjʊlə], \pˈɪŋkjʊlə], \p_ˈɪ_ŋ_k_j_ʊ_l_ə]\
Definitions of PINGUECULA
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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a slightly elevated elastic tissue deposit in the conjunctiva that may extend to the cornea but does not cover it
By Princeton University
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a slightly elevated elastic tissue deposit in the conjunctiva that may extend to the cornea but does not cover it
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A small, whitish-yellow tumour in the sclerotic conjunctiva and subjacent areolar tissue, close to the margin of the cornea on its nasal or temporal side; so called from its being supposed, but erroneously, to be of a fatty nature.
By Robley Dunglison
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