About The Word Hordeolum
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Hordeolum
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What's The Definition Of Hordeolum?
[n] an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
Synonyms | Synonyms for Hordeolum: eye infection | sty | stye Related Terms | Find terms related to Hordeolum: See Also | infection Hordeolum In Webster's Dictionary \Hor*de"o*lum\, n. [NL., fr. L. hordeolus, dim. of
hordeum barley.] (Med.)
A small tumor upon the eyelid, resembling a grain of barley;
a sty.
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