CHALAZION

chalazion, Meibomian cyst

(noun) a small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid resulting when a Meibomian gland is blocked

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chalazion (plural chalazions or chalazia)

A cyst in the eyelid, caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.

Source: Wiktionary


Cha*la"zi*on, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A small circumscribed tumor of the eyelid caused by retention of secretion, and by inflammation of the Melbomian glands.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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