Synonyms for hordeolum
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
stye, sty. An infection of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid. This is distinguished from a chalazion, which is not infected, but a cyst formed from an impacted meibomian gland of the eyelid.
Forms
- Plural
- hordeola
Example sentences
- sty Inflamed as it was, the sty hurt every time she closed her eye.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hordeolum | rising | |
| sty | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- sty1