Definition of pterygium

"pterygium" in the noun sense

1. 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

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pterygium in Scrabble®

The word pterygium is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters pterygium:

PTERYGIUM
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pterygium in Words With Friends™

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Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 20

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PTERYGIUM
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Words containing the sequence pterygium

Words that start with pterygium (2 words)

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