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meibomian

Pronunciation: /mʌɪˈbəʊmɪən/

Definition of meibomian

adjective

Anatomy
  • relating to or denoting large sebaceous glands of the human eyelid, whose infection results in inflammation and swelling: meibomian cysts

Origin:

early 19th century: from the name of Heinrich Meibom (1638–1700), German anatomist, + -ian

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