A cyst or fatty deposit that forms in the eyelid tissue, similar to an atheroma found elsewhere in the body.
From Greek 'blepharon' (eyelid) + 'athero-' (porridge-like or pasty) + '-oma' (tumor or cyst). The 'athero-' prefix describes the thick, pasty consistency of the material inside, a term historically used to describe arterial plaque buildup.
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