meibum

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What does meibum mean?

The secretion, rich in lipids, of the meibomian gland

Where does meibum come from?

Named after Heinrich Meibom (1638 -1700), Professor for Medicine in Helmstadt, was the first to describe the tarsal glands (Meibomian glands) in some detail.

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