chalazas

Meanings

• Noun

  In ophthalmology, a chalazion is a painless swelling of the eyelid caused by a blocked oil gland or an inflammatory response.

  - "She went to the doctor for a chalazion on her eyelid."
  - "The chalazion on his eyelid made it difficult for him to open his eye."

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Variants

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chalaza , chalazae , chalazal , chalazas

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'chalazon', meaning 'swelling' or 'nodule'.

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Trivia

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1. Chalazions are more common in older adults.

2. Chalazions are not contagious.

3. Chalazions can take several weeks to go away on their own.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stye: A chalazion and a stye are similar conditions, but a stye is an infection of an eyelash follicle that causes a red, painful bump on the eyelid.

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Culture

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Chalazions are a common eye condition and can be treated with warm compresses, antibiotics, or surgical intervention.

How to Memorize "chalazas"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, painless swelling on the eyelid caused by a blocked oil gland.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chalazion' with the eyelid and blocked oil glands.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'chalazion' as 'Chalazes in the eyelid'.

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