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Eye Diseases > Eyelid Diseases > Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Preferred term

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • MG Dysfunction

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TKR9LRH4-M

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