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Tear Gland

A tear gland, also known as a lacrimal gland, is a gland located near the upper outer edge of the eye socket. It is responsible for producing tears, which keep the surface of the eye moist and help protect it from dust, irritants, and foreign elements.

Senses and Usages:

1. Anatomical Sense:

• Noun: A tear gland refers to the exocrine gland that secretes tears into the conjunctival sac to keep the eye lubricated and clean. It is responsible for tear production and can be found in the upper outer region of the eye socket.
• Example sentence: The tear gland plays a vital role in maintaining the health and comfort of the eyes.

2. Figurative Sense:

• Noun: In a figurative sense, tear gland metaphorically represents a person's ability to easily express or shed tears due to extreme emotions, sadness, or distress.
• Example sentence: The movie was so touching that it activated my tear gland, and I couldn't hold back my tears.

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