Lacrimation
[lak-ruh-mey-shuh n] /ˌlæk rəˈmeɪ ʃən/
noun
1.
the secretion of tears, especially in abnormal abundance.
/ˌlækrɪˈmeɪʃən/
noun
1.
the secretion of tears
lacrimation lac·ri·ma·tion or lach·ry·ma·tion (lāk’rə-mā’shən)
n.
The secretion of tears, especially in excess.
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