Refers to a stye (or sty), a small purulent inflammatory infection of a sebaceous gland of the eye, treated with hot compresses and surgical incision.
Acute inflammation of eyelid gland (Meibomian if internal, Zeis or Moll if external).
an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
a localized acute infection of the glands of the eyelids usually caused by Staphylococcus
an acute infection of the Zeis glands, while a chalazion is usually sterile
external - infection of a lash follicle (stye), internal - infection of a meibomian gland.
resembling a style; an infection on the eyelid region