dacryocyst

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Noun dacryocyst has 1 sense

lacrimal sac, tear sac, dacryocyst - either of the two dilated ends of the lacrimal ducts at the nasal ends of the eyes that fill with tears secreted by the lacrimal glands
--₁ is a kind of vesicle, cyst
--₁ is a part of lacrimal apparatus

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Dacryocyst

Definition:

A dacryocyst is a part of the tear drainage system located in the inner corner of the eye, responsible for collecting and draining tears into the nose.

Senses:

Noun

In anatomy, a passage connecting the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity.

Sample Sentences:

1. I had a blocked dacryocyst, which caused the tears to constantly overflow from my eyes.

2. The dacryocyst helps to prevent tears from flowing down the cheeks.

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