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tarsal gland

DEFINITIONS OF: tarsal gland

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n a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids

Synonyms:
Meibomian 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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