lachrymal bone

A form of lacrimal bone — The smallest and most fragile bone of the face, situated near the eye.

Meanings

nounlachrymal bone (plural lachrymal bones)

plural lachrymal bones

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of lacrimal bone.
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