Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:adrenal_gland
|
| gptkbp:developedBy |
develop prenatally
|
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
1666
|
| gptkbp:function |
secrete meibum
|
| gptkbp:histology |
acinar structure
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Meibomian glands
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
eyelids
|
| gptkbp:namedAfter |
gptkb:Heinrich_Meibom
|
| gptkbp:numberPerEyelid |
about 20-30 in lower eyelid
about 25-40 in upper eyelid |
| gptkbp:openAt |
eyelid margin
|
| gptkbp:presentIn |
humans
mammals |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:dry_eye_disease
tear film stability |
| gptkbp:role |
prevent evaporation of tear film
|
| gptkbp:secretes |
lipids
|
| gptkbp:suffersFrom |
blepharitis
Meibomian gland dysfunction chalazion |
| gptkbp:type |
sebaceous gland
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Eyelids
gptkb:Heinrich_Meibom_(physician) |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
|