sebaceous gland of eyelid

Any of the sebaceous glands that are in the eyelid. Examples: gland of Zeis (services eyelashes), gland of Meibom (tarsal gland - unconnected to eyelids).

Type Gland
Parent Structure eye sebaceous gland

Sub-structures

gland of Zeis Gland tarsal gland Gland

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sebaceous gland of eyelid?
Any of the sebaceous glands that are in the eyelid. Examples: gland of Zeis (services eyelashes), gland of Meibom (tarsal gland - unconnected to eyelids).

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