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• Dacryocystorhinostomy
  ...apparatus]] to restore the flow of tears into the nose from the [[lacrimal sac]] when the [[nasolacrimal duct]] does not function. ...storhinostomy" is derived from the Greek words "dakryon" (tear), "kystis" (sac), "rhinos" (nose), and "stoma" (mouth or opening).
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• Lacrimal punctum
  ...the [[tear drainage system]] in the human body. It is also known as the '''tear duct'''. ...term "lacrimal punctum" is derived from the Latin words "lacrima" meaning "tear" and "punctum" meaning "point".
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• Lacrimal sac
  == Lacrimal Sac == The '''Lacrimal Sac''' (pronounced: LAK-ri-mal sak) is an integral part of the [[human eye]]'s
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• Lacrimal
  ...uce tears. The term is derived from the Latin word "lacrima," which means "tear." ...is used in the medical field to refer to anything related to tears or the tear-producing glands.
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• Lacrimal duct
  ...The term "lacrimal" is derived from the Latin word "lacrima," which means "tear." The lacrimal duct is a small tube that extends from the [[lacrimal sac]] to the [[nasolacrimal duct]]. It is responsible for the drainage of tears
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• Nasolacrimal duct
  ...lacrimal Duct''' (pronunciation: /ˌneɪzoʊˈlækrɪməl/), also known as the '''tear duct''', is a part of the human [[anatomy]] that is responsible for drainin ...nose', and 'lacrima' meaning 'tear'. Thus, it literally translates to 'the tear duct of the nose'.
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• Lacrimal canaliculi
  ...in [[Tears|tears]] from the eye's surface into the [[Lacrimal Sac|lacrimal sac]]. ...m "Lacrimal Canaliculi" originates from the Latin words 'lacrima' meaning 'tear' and 'canaliculus' meaning 'small channel'.
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• Caruncula lacrimalis
  ...lesh', and "Lacrimalis" is derived from the Latin word 'lacrima', meaning 'tear'. Thus, the term 'Caruncula Lacrimalis' refers to a small piece of flesh re ...ontains sweat and oil-secreting glands, and is thought to aid in the eye's tear drainage system. It also helps to protect the eye from dust and other forei
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• Angular artery
  ...heek. It also provides blood to the [[Lacrimal Sac]], which is involved in tear production. * [[Lacrimal Sac]]: A structure in the tear system that receives blood supply from the Angular Artery.
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• Lacrimal groove
  ..., or channel." Hence, the Lacrimal Groove is a channel associated with the tear system of the human body. ...rimal canal]], which is responsible for draining tears from the [[Lacrimal sac]] into the [[Nasal cavity]].
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• Lacrimation
  ...ye socket]]. The term originates from the Latin word ''lacrima'', meaning "tear". ...uction, and [[epiphora]], where there is excessive tear production or poor tear drainage.
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• Lacrimal bone
  The term "lacrimal" is derived from the Latin word "lacrima" which means "tear". This is due to the bone's close association with the [[Lacrimal apparatus ...pparatus]]: The physiological system containing the orbital structures for tear production and drainage.
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• Watering eyes
  ...ge of 60. It can occur as a result of both overproduction of tears or poor tear drainage. ...f the eye, an [[Allergy|allergic reaction]], a [[Blocked tear duct|blocked tear duct]], or a condition called [[Dry eye syndrome|dry eye syndrome]] which c
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• Lacrimal apparatus
  The '''Lacrimal Apparatus''' (/ləˈkrɪməl/; from Latin ''lacrima'' meaning "tear") is a system in the human body that produces and drains tears. It is a par ...e small canals that drain tears from the eye's surface into the [[lacrimal sac]].
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• Schirmer's test
  ...R-mers test) is a diagnostic procedure used to measure the production of [[tear]]s. The test is named after the German ophthalmologist, [[Otto Schirmer]], ...their eyes for five minutes. The length of the paper that becomes wet from tear production is then measured. A measurement of less than 10 millimeters of m
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• Dacryocystitis
  ...s) is a medical condition that involves the inflammation of the [[lacrimal sac]], often due to an infection. ...tis" is derived from the Greek words "dakryo" meaning tear, "cyst" meaning sac, and "itis" meaning inflammation.
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• Baker's cyst
  ...s a '''popliteal cyst''' (pronounced pop-li-te-al sist), is a fluid-filled sac that forms behind the knee. It is named after the British surgeon [[William ...The term "cyst" comes from the Greek word "kystis," meaning "bladder" or "sac."
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• Epiphora
  ...be caused by either overproduction of tears or inadequate drainage of the tear duct. * [[Blockage]] of the tear ducts
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• Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
  ...hn) is a medical condition that occurs when the [[nasolacrimal duct]], the tear duct that drains tears from the eyes to the nose, becomes blocked or fails ...is derived from three Latin words: "nasus" meaning nose, "lacrima" meaning tear, and "obstructio" meaning blockage.
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• Lacrimal caruncle
  ...erm "Lacrimal Caruncle" is derived from the Latin words "lacrima" meaning "tear" and "caruncula" meaning "small piece of flesh". ...pparatus]]: The physiological system containing the orbital structures for tear production and drainage.
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