Definition of Chalazion. Meaning of Chalazion. Synonyms of Chalazion

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Definition of Chalazion

Chalazion
Chalazion 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.

Meaning of Chalazion from wikipedia

- A chalazion (/kəˈleɪziən/; plural chalazia or chalazions) or meibomian cyst is not a cyst but a granuloma in the eyelid that results from a blocked meibomian...
- infection of the gland of Zeis. A chalazion on the other hand is a blocked meibomian gland without infection. A chalazion is typically in the middle of the...
- eyelashes, resulting in a painful lump on the edge of the eyelid) or a chalazion (a blockage/bacteria infection in a small oil gland at the margin of the...
- ocular conditions such as: dry eyes pinkeye (conjunctivitis) stye or chalazion swollen eyelids (blepharitis) meibomian gland dysfunction muscle spasms...
- Chalazion is a genus of fungi in the family Pyronemataceae. Index Fungorum v t e...
- foot ulcers.[citation needed] Curettage is also used when excising a chalazion of the eyelid. Dilation and curettage Mosby's Medical, Nursing & Allied...
- healing. Styes are normally harmless and do not cause long lasting damage. Chalazion (plural: chalazia) is caused by the obstruction of the oil glands and...
- a familial cyst of the scalp Odontogenic cyst Ceruminous cyst (ear) Chalazion cyst (eyelid) Mucous cyst of the oral mucosa Nasolabial cyst Nasopalatine...
- meibum produced. MGD may result in evaporative dry eye, blepharitis, chalazion, unsealed lid during sleep, and meibomian gland atrophy. MGD causes the...
- Endophthalmitis Eye trauma caused by disease, injury, or infection such as chalazion, episcleritis, keratoconus, or optic nerve hypoplasia Hydrophthalmos,...