Wolfring's glands

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Small tubular accessory lacrimal glands found in the lacrimal caruncle of the eyelid, which produce tears to be secreted onto the surface of the conjunctiva.

Word forms

Wolfring's glands

Etymology

Named after Polish ophthalmologist Emilj von Wolfring (1832-1906).

Synonyms

Ciaccio's glands

Related words

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