meibomian glands

A form of meibomian gland — A sebaceous gland at the rim of the eyelids, responsible for the production of meibum.

Meanings

meibomian glands1

noun
  1. pluralplural of meibomian gland

Meibomian glands2

noun
  1. pluralplural of Meibomian gland
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