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tarsal gland

Term ID
UBERON:0001818
Synonyms
  • gland of Meibom
  • glandula tarsales
  • Meibomian gland
  • palpebral gland
  • tarsoconjunctival gland
Definition
A modified lobulated sebaceous gland at the rim of an eyelid, responsible for the supply of meibum. (2)
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