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Meibomian gland

DEFINITIONS OF: Meibomian gland

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n a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids

“bacterial infection of a Meibomian gland produces a stye”
Synonyms:
tarsal gland
Type of:
glandulae sebaceae, sebaceous follicle, sebaceous gland
a cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
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