Hordeolum
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hordeolum is a noun meaning stye, sty. An infection of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid. This is distinguished from a chalazion, which is not infected, but a cyst formed from an impacted meibomian gland of the eyelid.
Meaning
stye, sty. An infection of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid. This is distinguished from a chalazion, which is not infected, but a cyst formed from an impacted meibomian gland of the eyelid.
Word Forms
- hordeola
Synonyms for hordeolum
Depending on context, synonyms include sty, stye.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stye, sty, chalazion, blepharadenitis, blepharitis, blepharoadenitis.
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