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Harderian gland

Term ID
UBERON:0004187
Synonyms
  • deep gland of the nictitating membrane
  • gland of Hardarian
  • glandula palpebra tertia profundus
  • Hardarian gland
  • Harder's gland
Definition
The Harderian gland is an anterior orbital gland usually associated with the nictitating membrane, and produces and secretes a variety of substances to the eye, depending upon the species[GO]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harderian_gland
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