Lacrimal-duct
noun, Anatomy.
1.
either of two small ducts extending from the inner corner of each eyelid to the lacrimal sac.
noun
1.
a short tube in the inner corner of the eyelid through which tears drain into the nose Nontechnical name tear duct
lacrimal duct n.
A curved canal beginning at the margin of each eyelid near the medial commissure, and emptying with the duct from the other eye into the lacrimal sac. Also called lacrimal canal.
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