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hordeolum (DOID:9909)
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Synonyms: Boil of eyelid; Furuncle of eyelid; Hordeolum externum; Stye
Alt IDs: ICD10CM:H00.01, MESH:D006726, NCI:C118722, UMLS_CUI:C0019917
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.


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06/12/2024
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