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Harderian gland

deep gland of the nictitating membrane

The Harderian gland is an anterior orbital gland usually associated with the nictitating membrane, and produces and secretes a variety of substances to the eye, depending upon the species[GO].

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Tipo Gland
Estructura principal exocrine gland
Nombre latino deep gland of the nictitating membrane

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Harderian gland?

The Harderian gland is an anterior orbital gland usually associated with the nictitating membrane, and produces and secretes a variety of substances to the eye, depending upon the species[GO].

What is the Latin name for the Harderian gland?

The Latin name for the Harderian gland is deep gland of the nictitating membrane.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0004187 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.