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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