Term Name: gland of ocular region
Synonyms: ocular gland, orbital gland
Definition: A gland that is typically found in or near the orbital region, in or around either the medial or lateral canthi, and is typically associated with secretions onto the eyeball or associated ducts. Includes the Harderian, nictitans and lacrimal glands.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0015152]

Relationships
is part of: ocular adnexa orbital region
is a type of: gland
has subtype: eye skin gland eyelid gland lateral gland of orbital region medial gland of ocular region