Chalazion
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /kəˈleɪzi.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chalazion is a noun meaning (ophthalmology, optometry) A cyst in the eyelid, caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.
Meaning
(ophthalmology, optometry) A cyst in the eyelid, caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.
Word Forms
- chalazions
- chalazia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hordeolum, blepharadenitis, meibomianitis, blepharoadenitis, blepharitis, meibomitis.
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