HyperDic: meibomian_gland

English > 1 sense of the expression Meibomian gland:
NOUNbodyMeibomian gland, tarsal glanda long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids
English > Meibomian gland: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningA long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids.
Synonymtarsal gland
Broadersebaceous gland, sebaceous follicle, glandulae sebaceaeA cutaneous gland that secretes sebum (usually into a hair follicle) for lubricating hair and skin
Spanishglándula meibomiana, glándula meiboniana, glándula tarsal

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