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Meibomian gland inflammation  
local accumulation of fluid, plasma proteins, and leukocytes in the meibum-secreting modified lobulated sebaceous glands located at the rim of the eyelids inside the tarsal plate; chronic Meibomian gland inflammation can lead to a lump in the eyelid known as a Meibomian gland cyst (aka chalazion)

Synonyms
Exact Synonyms: meibomianitis ;   meibomitis ;   posterior blepharitis
Definition Sources: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6490-7723

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