lacrimal apparatus

noun

The system containing the orbital structures for the production and drainage of tear.

Meanings

nounlacrimal apparatus (plural lacrimal apparatuses)

plural lacrimal apparatuses

  1. anatomyThe system containing the orbital structures for the production and drainage of tear.

Translations

Finnish kyynelelimet
  • kyynelelimetocular organ
Hungarian könnykészülék
  • könnykészülékocular organ
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