meibomian gland (Meaning)
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meibomian gland (n)
a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids
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a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids
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The meibomian glands, located in the eyelids, produce lipids that form part of the tear film.
Dysfunction of the meibomian glands can lead to dry eye syndrome.
Meibomian glands release their oily secretions into the tear film via small orifices on the eyelid margin.
Blockage of the meibomian gland ducts can result in chalazia, small cysts on the eyelid.
