lacrimal duct


nounAnatomy.
  1. either of two small ducts extending from the inner corner of each eyelid to the lacrimal sac.

Origin of lacrimal duct

1
First recorded in 1790–1800

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British Dictionary definitions for lacrimal duct

lacrimal duct

noun
  1. a short tube in the inner corner of the eyelid through which tears drain into the nose: Nontechnical name: tear duct

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