meibomian gland
Noun
Meaning
a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids
Source: WordNetSynonyms
tarsal gland
pituitary gland
adrenal gland
pineal gland
mammary gland
lacrimal gland
salivary gland
sebaceous gland
prostate gland
parathyroid gland
thyroid gland
sweat gland
Harderian gland
submaxillary gland
sublingual gland
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Examples
bacterial infection of a Meibomian gland produces a stye
A common cause of ongoing dry eye is Meibomian gland dysfunction — the gland that makes the oil layer of tears.