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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lacrimal Sac

lacrimal gland enlargement
lacrimal glands
lacrimal groove
lacrimal hamulus
lacrimal lake
lacrimal lakes
lacrimal margin of maxilla
lacrimal nerve
lacrimal notch
lacrimal opening
lacrimal papilla
lacrimal part of orbicularis oculi muscle
lacrimal process
lacrimal punctum
lacrimal reflex
lacrimal sac (current term)
lacrimal sacs
lacrimal secretion
lacrimal vein
lacrimals
lacrimation
lacrimations
lacrimator
lacrimators
lacrimatory
lacrimo-gustatory reflex
lacrimoconchal suture
lacrimogenous
lacrimomaxillary suture
lacrimoso

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