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Synonyms for sty

an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid

a pen for swine

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Most sties are caused by Staphylococcus aureus - a bacterium found on the skin of many healthy people.
Pigs keep their sties cleaner than we do our open spaces.
Maureen O'Neil of Santa Monica, Calif., says sties usually disappear in a few days.
City Showcase 2001, an exhibition of innovative programs from cities across the country, will be a major attraction at the Congress of Cities this December in Atlanta Participating Cities will present their programs over a two-day period during the conference, and representatives from the featured Sties will be on hand to discuss the details of their programs.