Term Name:	hordeolum
Synonyms:	Boil of eyelid, Furuncle of eyelid, Hordeolum externum, Stye
Definition:	An eyelid disease that is characterized by an infection of the sebaceous glands at the base of the eyelashes. Styes are generally caused by a Staphylococcus aureus bacterial infection.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:9909]   ( DOID:9909 )