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noun
The lacrimal sac.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, medicine, ophthalmology, sciences
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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
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lacrimal sac, tear sac
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: vesicle, cyst
History
From dacryo- + cyst.
