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dacryon

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dac⋅ry⋅on

[dak-ree-on]
–noun, plural -ry⋅a [-ree-uh] . Anatomy.
the point of junction of the maxillary, lacrimal, and frontal bones.

Origin:
1875–80; < NL < Gk dákryon a tear (var. of dákry); see dacryo-
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Main Entry: dac·ry·on
Pronunciation: 'dak-rE-"än
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural dac·rya /-rE-&/
: the point of junction of the anterior border of the lacrimal bone with the frontal bone
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