hordeolum

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.

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hor·de·o·lum (hôr-d-lm)

n. pl. hor·de·o·la (-l)

See sty.

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hordeolum

[hôrdē′ələm]

Etymology: L, hordeum, barley

a furuncle of the margin of the eyelid originating in the sebaceous gland of an eyelash. Treatment includes hot compresses and antibiotic ophthalmic preparations; incision and drainage are occasionally required. Also called sty. Compare chalazion.

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hordeolum

inflammation of one or more sebaceous glands of the eyelid.

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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.

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hordeolum

Sty, see there