sweat gland of eyelid

ciliary gland

Glands of Moll, also known as ciliary glands, are modified apocrine sweat glands that are found on the margin of the eyelid. They are next to the base of the eyelashes, and anterior to the Meibomian glands within the distal eyelid margin. These glands are relatively large and tubular-shaped. The glands of Moll are named after Dutch oculist Jacob Anton Moll (1832-1914). Glands of Moll empty into the adjacent lashes. Glands of Moll and Zeis secrete lipid that adds to the superficial layer of the tear film, retarding evaporation. The glands of Moll are prone to infection and blockage of its duct with sebum and cell debris. Blockage of the gland's duct causes swelling which can manifest itself as a stye.

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Tipo Gland
Estrutura pai apocrine sweat gland
Nome latino ciliary gland
FMA ID 59159

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sweat gland of eyelid?

Glands of Moll, also known as ciliary glands, are modified apocrine sweat glands that are found on the margin of the eyelid. They are next to the base of the eyelashes, and anterior to the Meibomian glands within the distal eyelid margin. These glands are relatively large and tubular-shaped. The gla

What is the Latin name for the sweat gland of eyelid?

The Latin name for the sweat gland of eyelid is ciliary gland.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:59159 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0013228 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q6896271 Structured knowledge base cross-reference

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