phlyctaena
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Example:The doctor diagnosed the painful lump on the patient's eyelid as a stye, or phlyctaena.
Definition:A painful, red lump on the eyelid caused by an inflammation of an oil gland, similar to a phlyctaena.
From stye
Example:The chylic is often confused with a phlyctaena due to its similar appearance and location on the eyelid.
Definition:A small, smooth, brownish or yellowish growth on the eyelid, caused by an accumulation of lipid material, but also used in a broader context similar to phlyctaena.
From chylic
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