Preferred Label : sweat gland of eyelid;
Uberon definition : Glands of Moll, also known as ciliary glands, are modified apocrine sweat glands that
are found on the margin of the eyelid. They are next to the base of the eyelashes,
and anterior to the Meibomian glands within the distal eyelid margin. These glands
are relatively large and tubular-shaped. The glands of Moll are named after Dutch
oculist Jacob Anton Moll (1832-1914). Glands of Moll empty into the adjacent lashes.
Glands of Moll and Zeis secrete lipid that adds to the superficial layer of the tear
film, retarding evaporation. The glands of Moll are prone to infection and blockage
of its duct with sebum and cell debris. Blockage of the gland's duct causes swelling
which can manifest itself as a stye.;
Uberon synonym : gland of Moll; ciliary sweat gland of eyelid; ciliary gland; Moll's gland; ciliary gland of moll;
Origin ID : 0013228;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
Glands of Moll, also known as ciliary glands, are modified apocrine sweat glands that
are found on the margin of the eyelid. They are next to the base of the eyelashes,
and anterior to the Meibomian glands within the distal eyelid margin. These glands
are relatively large and tubular-shaped. The glands of Moll are named after Dutch
oculist Jacob Anton Moll (1832-1914). Glands of Moll empty into the adjacent lashes.
Glands of Moll and Zeis secrete lipid that adds to the superficial layer of the tear
film, retarding evaporation. The glands of Moll are prone to infection and blockage
of its duct with sebum and cell debris. Blockage of the gland's duct causes swelling
which can manifest itself as a stye.
