hordeolum (Meaning)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hordeolum
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hordeolum Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Internal hordeola develop when the glands within the eyelid become infected.
- Warm compresses can help to improve the drainage of a hordeolum and reduce pain.
- In severe cases, a doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointments to treat a hordeolum.
- Hordeola are common, affecting up to 10% of the population at some point.
- Poor eyelid hygiene, such as not removing makeup regularly, can increase the risk of developing a hordeolum.
- Most hordeola will resolve spontaneously within a few days to a week with home care.
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.
