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hordeolum /hor·de·o·lum/ (hor-de´o-lum) stye; a localized, purulent, inflammatory infection of a sebaceous gland (meibomian or zeisian) of the eyelid; external h. occurs on the skin surface at the edge of the lid, internal h. on the conjunctival surface.
hordeolum inflammation of one or more sebaceous glands of the eyelid. external hordeolum involves the glands of Zeis and Moll, forming an abscess on the eyelid margin. Called also sty. internal hordeolum involves the meibomian glands. See also chalazion. hordeolum Sty, see there How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The new agent, which was developed based on Toyama Chemical's antibacterial agent Ozex Tablet, is indicated for the treatment of various eye infections such as blephartits, dacryocystitis, and hordeolum. |
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