Wolfring's glands
Meanings
noun
- 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.
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Etymology
Named after Polish ophthalmologist Emilj von Wolfring (1832-1906).
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