meibomian gland; tarsal gland
Anatomical term for the sebaceous glands along the rim of the eyelid. Also referred to as マイボーム腺.
See also: マイボーム腺
Meibomian gland dysfunction can cause dry eye.
Compound of 瞼板 (けんばん, 'tarsal plate') and 腺 (せん, 'gland').