Definition of Stye
Stye: A red, tender bump on the eyelid that is caused by an acute infection of the oil glands of the eyelid. The medical term for a stye is hordeolum. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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