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Eye Diseases > Eyelid Diseases > Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Preferred term

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • MG Dysfunction
  • MG Dysfunctions

Scope note

  • A chronic dysfunction of MEIBOMIAN GLANDS characterized by altered tear film stability and function due to a decrease or alteration in lipid quality/content in meibum. It is often associated with evaporative-type DRY EYE SYNDROME.

History note

  • 2020

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000080343

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