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