(ophthalmology, anatomy) A sebaceous gland at the rim of the eyelids, responsible for the production of meibum.

(anatomy) Any of several coiled, tubular glands that extrudes part of the cytoplasm as a secretion.

Synonym of meibomian gland

An abdominal gland in certain insects, part of the anatomy of the ovipositor or sting apparatus in female members of Apocrita.

Synonym of Virchow's node

(informal, biology) The pituitary gland.

A secretory organ, at the base of a bird's tail, that secretes the oil used in preening.

(anatomy) Any of several exocrine glands that produce saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically.

(anatomy) adenohypophysis