Chalazium

/kəˈleɪziəm/ noun

Definition

An alternative medical term for a chalazion, a blocked oil gland bump on the eyelid.

Etymology

Latinized form of Greek 'chalaza', created in medical terminology to match Latin medical naming conventions with the '-ium' suffix.

Kelly Says

Medical terminology often has multiple names for the same thing depending on the language or era—chalazium is the more Latinate version you might find in older medical texts!

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