Anatomy

Harderian Gland

A sebaceous gland that, in some animals, acts as an accessory to the lacrimal gland. The harderian gland excretes fluid that facilitates movement of the third eyelid.

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Abstract

A sebaceous gland that, in some animals, acts as an accessory to the lacrimal gland. The harderian gland excretes fluid that facilitates movement of the third eyelid.

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  • Gland, Harderian

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

animal only; accessory lacrimal gland

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History Note

91(75); was see under LACRIMAL APPARATUS 1975-90

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  1. A13.445w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Harderian Gland. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006243. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006243
  2. Harderian Gland. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harderian_gland
  3. Harderian Gland. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12490552