chalazium

/ˈtʃæləziəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually painless lump or nodule on the eyelid, usually caused by a blocked oil gland, especially a meibomian gland.

“The dermatologist examined the chalazium on the patient’s upper eyelid.”

Synonyms

  • epidermoid cyst
  • meibomian cyst
  • molluscum

Antonyms

  • healthy gland