hordeolum Antonyms
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Meaning of hordeolum
Wordnet
hordeolum (n)
an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
Webster
hordeolum (n.)
A small tumor upon the eyelid, resembling a grain of barley; a sty.
FAQs About the word hordeolum
an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelidA small tumor upon the eyelid, resembling a grain of barley; a sty.
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The hordeolum, commonly known as a stye, is an infection of an oil gland in the eyelid.
Hordeola typically appear as small, red bumps on the eyelid margin.
The pain and discomfort associated with a hordeolum can vary from mild to severe.
External hordeola are caused by bacteria that infect the glands at the base of the eyelashes.
