tarsal gland

/ˌtɑrsəl glænd/
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Definitions of tarsal gland
  1. noun
    a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids
    synonyms: Meibomian gland
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    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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