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nasolacrimal duct

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noun

Anatomy.

  1. a membranous canal extending from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity, through which tears are discharged into the nose.

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Our eyes are connected to our noses via the nasolacrimal duct.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2020

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