Gland of Zeis

System Sensory (Eye)
SNOMED CT 281070008

Gland of Zeis

Definition

Glands of Zeis are unilobar sebaceous glands located on the margin of the eyelid. The glands of Zeis service the eyelash. These glands produce an oily substance that is issued through the excretory ducts of the sebaceous lobule into the middle portion of the hair follicle.

Also known as ciliary sebaceous gland of eyelid, gland of Zeis, gland of Zeiss, Zeis gland — per UBERON

The Gland of Zeis is a part of the Sensory (Eye).

Also identified as