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Milia

Etymology:

L. milium: literally "millet" (because of a resemblance to a millet seed)

Definition:

A milium (plural milia), also called a milk spot or an oil seed, is a clog of the eccrine sweat gland. It is a keratin-filled cyst that can appear just under the epidermis or on the roof of the mouth.

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