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meibomian gland

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a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids

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bacterial infection of a Meibomian gland produces a stye Source: Internet

A common cause of ongoing dry eye is Meibomian gland dysfunction — the gland that makes the oil layer of tears. Source: Internet

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