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Definition of Lacrimal apparatus
1. Noun. The structures that secrete and drain tears from the eye.
Generic synonyms: Anatomical Structure, Bodily Structure, Body Structure, Complex Body Part, Structure
Group relationships: Eye, Oculus, Optic
Terms within: Lachrymal Gland, Lacrimal Gland, Tear Gland, Lachrymal Duct, Lacrimal Duct, Tear Duct, Dacryocyst, Lacrimal Sac, Tear Sac
Group relationships: Eye, Oculus, Optic
Terms within: Lachrymal Gland, Lacrimal Gland, Tear Gland, Lachrymal Duct, Lacrimal Duct, Tear Duct, Dacryocyst, Lacrimal Sac, Tear Sac
Definition of Lacrimal apparatus
1. Noun. An ocular organ that maintains and produces moisture and tears ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Lacrimal apparatus
1. The tear-forming and tear-conducting system which includes the lacrimal glands, eyelid margins, conjunctival sac, and the tear drainage system. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lacrimal Apparatus
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