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nictitans gland

Term ID
UBERON:0013230
Synonyms
  • gland of nictitating membrane
  • gland of the third eyelid
  • glandula palpebra tertia superficialis
  • superficial gland of the nictitating membrane
  • superficial gland of the third eyelid
Definition
A gland producing tears in a third eyelid in the corner of each eye.
References
  • NCIT:C77616
Ontology
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