chalazion
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Etymology edit
From Late Latin chalazion, from Ancient Greek χαλάζιον (khalázion), diminutive of χάλαζα (khálaza, “hail”).
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chalazion (plural chalazions or chalazia)
- (ophthalmology, optometry) A cyst in the eyelid, caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland.
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a cyst in the eyelid
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chalazion m (plural chalazions)