Lacrimal-gland
noun, Anatomy.
1.
either of two tear-secreting glands situated in the upper outer angle of the orbit.
noun
1.
the compound gland that secretes tears and lubricates the surface of the eye and the conjunctiva of the eyelid
lacrimal gland n.
An almond-shaped gland that secretes tears into ducts that empty onto the surface of the conjunctiva of the eye.
lacrimal gland
(lāk’rə-məl)
Either of two glands, one in each eye, that produce and secrete tears.
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lacrimal nerve n. A branch of the ophthalmic nerve, supplying the upper eyelid, conjunctiva, and lacrimal gland.
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lacrimal papilla n. A slight projection from the margin of each eyelid near the medial commissure, in the center of which is the opening of the lacrimal duct.
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lacrimal punctum n. The minute circular opening of the lacrimal duct on the margin of each eyelid near the medial commissure.
- Lacrimal-sac
noun, Anatomy. 1. the dilated upper portion of the nasolacrimal duct that receives tears from the lacrimal ducts. lacrimal sac n. The upper portion of the nasolacrimal duct into which the two lacrimal ducts empty. Also called dacryocyst, tear sac.