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phlyctenula
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A small red nodule of lymphoid cells, with ulcerated apex, occurring in the conjunctiva.

Synonyms: phlyctenule.

Origin: Mod. L. Dim. Of G. Phlyktaina, blister

(05 Mar 2000)

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