Meibomian gland
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Named after Heinrich Meibom, a German physician who first described these glands in the 17th century.
مثال
- The doctor said my dry eyes might be due to blocked Meibomian glands.
- Meibomian gland dysfunction can lead to a condition called blepharitis.
- The Meibomian glands produce oil that forms part of the tear film.
ترکیبهای رایج
Blocked Meibomian gland Meibomian gland dysfunction Meibomian gland expression
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids “bacterial infection of a Meibomian gland produces a stye”