Gland and Meibomian gland

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Difference between Gland and Meibomian gland

Gland vs. Meibomian gland

A gland is a group of cells in an animal's body that synthesizes substances (such as hormones) for release into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland). The Meibomian glands (often written with a small m, and also called tarsal glands) are a holocrine type of exocrine glands, at the rim of the eyelids inside the tarsal plate, responsible for the supply of meibum, an oily substance that prevents evaporation of the eye's tear film.

Similarities between Gland and Meibomian gland

Gland and Meibomian gland have 2 things in common (in Unionpedia): Lipid, Sebaceous gland.

Lipid

In biology and biochemistry, a lipid is a biomolecule that is soluble in nonpolar solvents.

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Sebaceous gland

Sebaceous glands are microscopic exocrine glands in the skin that secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, to lubricate and waterproof the skin and hair of mammals.

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What are the similarities between Gland and Meibomian gland

Gland and Meibomian gland Comparison

Gland has 39 relations, while Meibomian gland has 23. As they have in common 2, the Jaccard index is 3.23% = 2 / (39 + 23).

References

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