Wolfring's glands

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Etymology

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Named after Polish ophthalmologist Emilj von Wolfring (1832-1906).

Noun

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Wolfring's glands pl (plural only)

  1. Small tubular accessory lacrimal glands found in the lacrimal caruncle of the eyelid, which produce tears to be secreted onto the surface of the conjunctiva.
    Synonym: Ciaccio's glands

See also

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