| Definition/Meaning | Word/Phrase |
|---|
| artery that originates from the ophthalmic artery and supplies the lacrimal gland and rectal eye muscles and the upper eyelid and the forehead |
arteria lacrimalis
,
lacrimal artery
|
| either of the two dilated ends of the lacrimal ducts at the nasal ends of the eyes that fill with tears secreted by the lacrimal glands |
dacryocyst
,
lacrimal sac
,
tear sac
|
| inflammation of the lacrimal sac causing obstruction of the tube draining tears into the nose |
dacryocystitis
|
| craniometric point at the junction of the anterior border of the lacrimal bone with the frontal bone |
dacryon
|
| any of several small ducts that carry tears from the lacrimal glands |
lachrymal duct
,
lacrimal duct
,
tear duct
|
| saline fluid secreted by lacrimal glands; lubricates the surface of the eyeball |
lachrymal secretion
,
lacrimal secretion
|
| small fragile bone making up part of the front inner walls of each eye socket and providing room for the passage of the lacrimal ducts |
lacrimal bone
|
| drains the lacrimal gland; empties into the superior ophthalmic vein |
lacrimal vein
,
vena lacrimalis
|
| duct that carries tears from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity |
nasolacrimal duct
|
| drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands |
tear
,
teardrop
|
