Stye
noun
A stye is a painful, red bump that forms on the edge of the eyelid, usually caused by an infection of the oil glands.
She developed a stye on her eyelid after working late at night.
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red bump,eyelid infection,oil gland
noun
A stye is a pen or enclosure for livestock, especially pigs.
The pigs were kept in a stye near the farmhouse.
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Neutral
livestock pen,animal enclosure,farmland
noun
A stye is a painful, red bump that forms on the edge of the eyelid, usually caused by an infection of the oil glands.
She developed a stye on her eyelid after working late at night.
Usage tips
Neutral
red bump,eyelid infection,oil gland
noun
A stye is a pen or enclosure for livestock, especially pigs.
The pigs were kept in a stye near the farmhouse.
Usage tips
Neutral
livestock pen,animal enclosure,farmland
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Health
Always consult a doctor if it persists
Seeing a doctor early can help.
Pro Tip 2/3Appearance
A stye can appear similar to a pimple
Look for redness around the eye area.
Pro Tip 3/3Treatment
Warm compress can help reduce discomfort
Apply a warm compress for relief.
Pro Tip 1/3Health
Always consult a doctor if it persists
Seeing a doctor early can help.
Pro Tip 2/3Appearance
A stye can appear similar to a pimple
Look for redness around the eye area.
Pro Tip 3/3Treatment
Warm compress can help reduce discomfort
Apply a warm compress for relief.
Pro Tip 1/3Health
Always consult a doctor if it persists
Seeing a doctor early can help.
Pro Tip 2/3Appearance
A stye can appear similar to a pimple
Look for redness around the eye area.
Pro Tip 3/3Treatment
Warm compress can help reduce discomfort
Apply a warm compress for relief.
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