- 1. n. A superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlike manner from the cornea over the surface of the eye. Source: opted
- 2. n. 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 Source: wordnet
- 3. A superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlike manner from the cornea over the surface of the eye. Source: webster
- 4. A superficial growth of vascular tissue radiating in a fanlikemanner from the cornea over the surface of the eye. Source: adambom
- 5. n 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 Source: ecdict
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