chalazion

English

Etymology

From Late Latin chalazion, from Ancient Greek χαλάζιον (khalázion), diminutive of χάλαζα (khálaza, “hail”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kəˈleɪzi.ən/

Noun

chalazion (plural chalazions or chalazia)

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

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