Harderian gland

English

Etymology

Harder +‎ -ian, since first described in 1694 by Swiss anatomist Johann Jacob Harder (1656–1711).

Noun

Harderian gland (plural Harderian glands)

  1. A gland found within the eye's orbit in vertebrates that possess a nictitating membrane.
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