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lacrimal gland

American

noun

Anatomy.

either of two tear-secreting glands situated in the upper outer angle of the orbit.

lacrimal gland British

noun

the compound gland that secretes tears and lubricates the surface of the eye and the conjunctiva of the eyelid

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lacrimal gland Scientific

/ lăk′rə-məl /

Either of two glands, one in each eye, that produce and secrete tears.

Etymology

Origin of lacrimal gland

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

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For the new study, researchers administered oxytocin to the dogs’ lacrimal gland, which is responsible for tear secretion.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2022

Tears are produced by the lacrimal gland, located beneath the lateral edges of the nose.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Independently of the globe of the eye, this cavity lodges the muscles that move it, the membrana nictitans, and the lacrimal gland.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

The lacrimal gland is situated between the orbital process and the upper part of the eyeball.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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