tear sac

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Noun tear sac 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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Term: Tear Sac

Description: A tear sac, also known as a lacrimal sac, is a small reservoir-like structure located in the inner corner of the eye. It serves as a temporary storage area for tears before they flow into the tear ducts. The tear sac helps drain excess tears from the eyes and maintain eye moisture.

Sample sentences:

1. After crying, her tear sac was filled with tears, causing her eyes to appear puffy.

2. The tear sac can become infected, leading to symptoms such as redness and swelling.

3. Tears from the tear sac are carried to the nasal cavity through the nasolacrimal duct.

4. The doctor recommended gently massaging the tear sac to promote tear drainage.