noun
- Plural of chalazion; small, firm, painless bumps that form on the eyelid due to blocked oil glands.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form; singular is 'chalazion'
Examples
- The patient developed multiple chalazia on both upper eyelids.
- Chalazia often resolve on their own within a few weeks or months.
- Warm compresses can help treat chalazia by promoting drainage of the blocked gland.
- Unlike styes, chalazia are usually painless and not caused by infection.
- The ophthalmologist examined the chalazia and recommended conservative treatment first.