Ciliary glands
Glandulae ciliares
- Eponym: Moll’s glands
- Related terms: Ciliary gland
Definition
The ciliary glands (glands of Moll) are modified apocrine sweat glands that are found on the margin of the eyelid. They are next to the base of the eyelashes, and anterior to the Meibomian glands within the distal eyelid margin. These glands are relatively large and tubular-shaped, and secrete lipid that adds to the superficial layer of the tear film, retarding evaporation.
References
This definition incorporates text from the wikipedia website - Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2004, July 22). FL: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved August 10, 2004, from http://www.wikipedia.org
