lacrimal gland

lac·ri·mal gland

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Definitions of lacrimal gland words

noun lacrimal gland either of two tear-secreting glands situated in the upper outer angle of the orbit. 1
noun lacrimal gland the compound gland that secretes tears and lubricates the surface of the eye and the conjunctiva of the eyelid 0

before 1780

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1780-90

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