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tarsal gland
 

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Noun tarsal gland has 1 sense
  1. Meibomian gland, tarsal gland - a long sebaceous gland that lubricates the eyelids; "bacterial infection of a Meibomian gland produces a stye"
    --1 is a kind of sebaceous gland, sebaceous follicle, glandulae sebaceae

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Tarsal Gland

Description:

A tarsal gland is a specialized gland found in the eyelids of mammals, responsible for producing a secretion that helps with lubrication and protection of the eye.

Senses:

  1. Anatomy: A gland located within the tarsal plate of the eyelids.
  2. Zoology: A gland found in various mammal species, such as beavers and deer, used for communication through the secretion of scent.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The tarsal gland is vital for maintaining the moisture on the eye's surface.
  2. Male deer mark their territories using their tarsal glands.
  3. Researchers are studying the chemical composition of tarsal gland secretions in beavers.

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