Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hordeolum
noun
/ˈhɔr.dɪˌoʊ.ləm/
Definition
A hordeolum, commonly known as a stye, is a red, painful lump that forms on the eyelid due to an infection of a sebaceous gland.
Examples
- After experiencing sharp pain in her eyelid, she discovered that she had developed a hordeolum.
- The doctor advised her to avoid squeezing the hordeolum to prevent further infection.
- Warm compresses are often recommended to help relieve the symptoms of a hordeolum.
Meaning
It refers to a localized infection of the eyelid, resulting in swelling and discomfort, often caused by bacteria.
Synonyms
- stye
- chalazion
