Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually painful lump on the eyelid, caused by a blocked oil gland in the eyelid.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with a chalazion and prescribed an antibiotic cream to treat it.”

2. noun

a type of acne-like bump or cyst on the eyelid, often caused by a blockage of the meibomian gland.

“The ophthalmologist explained that the chalazion was a common condition that could be treated with warm compresses and antibiotics.”