/ Dictionary / Index P pterygium: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pte•ryg•i•um Pronunciation: (tu-rij'ē-um), [key] — pl. -ryg•i•ums, -ryg•i•a an abnormal triangular mass of thickened conjunctiva extending over the cornea and interfering with vision. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: pterygium (Thesaurus) -pterous pterygote Related Content Daily Word Quiz: deleterious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language