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Structure of meibomian gland

Known as: GLAND, MEIBOMIAN, glands meibomian, Tarsal Glands 
The sebaceous glands situated on the inner surface of the eyelids between the tarsal plates and CONJUNCTIVA.
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Eyelid structureGlandSebaceous Glands

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2010
2010
The waved with open eyelids (woe) Locus Is a Hypomorphic Mouse Mutation in Adam17
The waved with open eyes (woe) locus is a spontaneous recessive mouse mutation that exhibits wavy fur, eyelids open at birth, and… 
2006
2006
In vivo Confocal Microscopy in Blepharitis
2002
2002
Androgen control of gene expression in the rabbit meibomian gland.
Meibomian gland function is extremely important in promoting the health and integrity of the ocular surface.1–5 This gland… 
2001
2001
Primary adenocarcinoma of the vagina arising in endocervicosis.
Endocervicosis is a rare condition, being one of the triad of non-neoplastic secondary mullerian lesions. This report describes a… 
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1996
Highly Cited
1996
Meibomian gland phospholipids.
The content of the meibomian gland lipid exprimate is known, but little is known about the phospholipids that comprise the… 
1984
1984
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) Toxicity in Adult Cynomolgus Monkeys (M. fascicularis): A Pilot Study
Aroclor 1254 and Aroclor 1248, at doses of 11.7 and 4.7 mg/kg body weight (equivalent to 5 and 2 mg/kg/day), were given 3 days… 
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1984
Highly Cited
1984
Identification of meibomian gland lipids by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry: application to the meibomian lipids of the mouse.
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Unusual fatty acids in the lipids of steer and human meibomian gland excreta.
An unusual group of high molecular weight ω-hydroxy fatty acids have been identified in the lipids of the meibomian glands of… 
1982
1982
Tear film photography and contact lens wear
1979
1979
Primary radiation therapy for meibomian gland carcinoma.
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