English dictionary

chalazion

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.state

Synonyms meibomian cyst

Source: WordNet 3.0
A small circumscribed tumor of the eyelid caused by retention of secretion, and by inflammation of the Melbomian glands.

noun

Source: webster1913