meibomian gland

See also: Meibomian gland

English

Alternative forms

Meibomian gland

Noun

meibomian gland (plural meibomian glands)

(ophthalmology, anatomy) A sebaceous gland at the rim of the eyelids, responsible for the production of meibum.

Synonyms

tarsal gland

Translations

gland

Czech: Meibomova žláza (meibomská, Meibomická)
Finnish: Meibomin rauhanen, luomitukirauhanen
Italian: ghiandola di Meibomio f
Spanish: glándula de Meibomio
Swedish: meibomsk körtel (sv) c

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