meibomian gland

See also: Meibomian gland

English

Alternative forms

• Meibomian gland

Noun

meibomian gland (plural meibomian glands)

1. (ophthalmology, anatomy) A sebaceous gland at the rim of the eyelids, responsible for the production of meibum.

Synonyms

• tarsal gland

Translations

gland

• Czech: Meibomova žláza (meibomská, Meibomická)
• Finnish: Meibomin rauhanen, luomitukirauhanen
• Italian: ghiandola di Meibomio f
• Spanish: glándula de Meibomio
• Swedish: meibomsk körtel (sv) c