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lachrymal duct

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lachrymal duct has 1 sense
  1. lacrimal duct, lachrymal duct, tear duct - any of several small ducts that carry tears from the lacrimal glands
    --1 is a kind of duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel
    --1 is a part of lacrimal apparatus

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Lachrymal Duct

Description:

The lachrymal duct, also known as the tear duct, is a narrow tube that carries tears from the lachrymal gland to the surface of the eye.

Sample Sentences:

  • The lachrymal duct is responsible for draining excess tears into the nasal cavity.
  • When I cry, tears flow through the lachrymal duct and onto my cheeks.
  • If you have a blocked lachrymal duct, tears may not properly drain from your eyes.
  • When the lachrymal duct is infected, it can cause discomfort and lead to excessive tearing.

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