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Hordeolum

Description:

Hordeolum, commonly known as a stye, is a localized infection or inflammation of the eyelid. It appears as a small, painful, red bump near the edge of the eyelid and is usually caused by bacterial infection.

Senses:

Noun - Medical:

A hordeolum in the medical context refers to an inflamed, pus-filled swelling usually occurring on the outer edge of the eyelid. It is caused by a bacterial infection of the sebaceous glands.

Example Sentence:

She had to visit the ophthalmologist to treat the hordeolum on her upper eyelid.

Noun - Popular:

In popular usage, hordeolum is commonly referred to as a stye - a small, painful bump on the eyelid caused by a bacterial infection.

Example Sentence:

She applied a warm compress to her eye to alleviate the discomfort caused by the hordeolum.

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