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Animal Structures > Harderian Gland

Preferred term

Harderian Gland  

Type

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Broader concept

Note

  • animal only; accessory lacrimal gland

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

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

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006243

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