Harderian gland en · NOUN
Etymology
From Harder + -ian, since first described in 1694 by Swiss anatomist Johann Jacob Harder (1656–1711).
Meanings
- A gland found within the eye's orbit in vertebrates that possess a nictitating membrane.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harderian glands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |