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Meaning of meibocyte | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A type of cell found in the meibum produced by the meibomian gland

Examples

“Based on these findings, Jester et al. proposed that age-related MGD involves altered regulation of PPAR γ gene that may lead⟳ to decreased meibocyte differentiation, acinar atrophy, decreased lipid synthesis, and the development of hyposecretory MGD.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

meibograde meibograph meibography Meibomian gland meibomianitis meibomitis

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