Sty (Noun)
Meaning 1
An infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A sty is a self-limiting condition that usually resolves on its own within a week or two.
- Thesty on my eyelid was extremely painful to touch or blink.
- She applied a warm compress to the sty to help bring the pus to the surface.
- After a week of careful treatment, the sty finally healed and disappeared.
- If left untreated, a sty can develop a small abscess that may need to be drained by a doctor.