Definitions for: Chalazion


[n] a small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid resulting when a Meibomian gland is blocked



Webster (1913) Definition: Cha*la"zi*on, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? dim. of ? hail,
pimple.] (Med.)
A small circumscribed tumor of the eyelid caused by retention
of secretion, and by inflammation of the Melbomian glands.

Synonyms: Meibomian cyst

See Also: pilar cyst, sebaceous cyst, steatocystoma, wen

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