1. of, relating to, or resembling a pterygium (an abnormal triangular growth of tissue on the eye)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly used in ophthalmology
2. of or relating to a pterygoid bone or process (wing-shaped anatomical structures in the skull)
Usage: anatomical term; used in medical and biological contexts

Examples

• The patient presented with a pterygial growth extending across the cornea.
• Pterygial tissue can develop due to prolonged sun exposure.
• The surgeon examined the pterygial structures of the skull during the procedure.
• Pterygial growths are more common in individuals living in sunny climates.
• The pterygial process is an important landmark in anatomical studies.