Term Name: Harderian gland
Synonyms: deep gland of the nictitating membrane, gland of Hardarian, glandula palpebra tertia profundus, Hardarian gland, Harder's gland
Definition: The Harderian gland is an anterior orbital gland usually associated with the nictitating membrane, and produces and secretes a variety of substances to the eye, depending upon the species[GO].
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0004187]

Relationships
is part of: camera-type eye exocrine system
has parts: Harderian gland duct Harderian gland epithelium
is a type of: ectoderm-derived structure exocrine gland eye gland medial gland of ocular region
inverse disjoint_from: lacrimal gland