pingueculitis
Inflamed Pinguecula
Plain-language definition
Inflammation of a pinguecula, a yellowish raised lesion on the conjunctiva near the cornea. Causes redness, irritation, and swelling.
Where this term comes up
“Pingueculitis (inflammation of a pinguecula) causes redness and discomfort”
Condition · Pinguecula
“Anti-inflammatory drops - short courses of mild steroid drops for inflamed, irritated pterygia (pingueculitis/pterygium inflammation)”
Condition · Pterygium
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
- No alternate forms listed.
Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- conjunctiva
Eye Surface Membrane
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- prevalence
How Common a Condition Is
- autograft
Self-Tissue Transplant
- collagen
Structural Protein
- limbus
Cornea-Sclera Border
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.