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Definition of Lacrimal sac
1. Noun. 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.
Exact synonyms: Dacryocyst, Tear Sac
Group relationships: Lacrimal Apparatus
Generic synonyms: Cyst, Vesicle
Group relationships: Lacrimal Apparatus
Generic synonyms: Cyst, Vesicle
Definition of Lacrimal sac
1. Noun. The upper dilated end of the tear duct ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Lacrimal sac
1. The upper portion of the nasolacrimal duct into which empty the two lacrimal canaliculi; empty. Synonym: saccus lacrimalis, dacryocyst, sacculus lacrimalis, tear sac. (05 Mar 2000)