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cha·la·zi·on
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ən
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noun,
plural
cha·la·zi·a
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Ophthalmology
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sty
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Origin:
1700–10;
<
Greek,
diminutive of
chálaza;
see
chalaza
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chalazion
(kəˈleɪzɪən)
—
n
Also called:
meibomian cyst
a small cyst on the eyelid resulting from chronic inflammation of a meibomian gland
[C18: from Greek: a small
chalaza
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Word Origin & History
chalazion
1708, from Gk. khalazion, dim. of khalaza "hail, small lump or knot."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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