Accessory lacrimal gland

System Sensory (Eye)
SNOMED CT 278360002

Accessory lacrimal gland

Definition

Serous gland with distended lumen. It includes the gland of Krause in the lacrimal sac and the gland of Wolfring on the inner surface of the upper eyelid. (NCI).

Also known as glandulae lacrimales accessoriae — per UBERON

The Accessory lacrimal gland is a part of the Sensory (Eye).

Also identified as