Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

A chronic dysfunction of MEIBOMIAN GLANDS characterized by altered tear film stability and function due to a decrease or alteration in lipid quality/content in meibum. It is often associated with evaporative-type DRY EYE SYNDROME.

Year introduced: 2020

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Tree Number(s): C11.338.780

MeSH Unique ID: D000080343

Entry Terms:

• Dysfunction, Meibomian Gland
• Meibomian Gland Dysfunctions
• MG Dysfunction
• MG Dysfunctions

Previous Indexing:

• Eyelid Diseases (1980-2019)
• Meibomian Glands (1980-2019)

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Eye Diseases
Eyelid Diseases
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction