nasolacrimal duct

American  

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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Example Sentences

It sounds like Fred is dealing with an infection in his nasolacrimal duct, which drains tears into the nose and out to the back of the throat.

From Seattle Times

This requires anesthesia and, once accomplished, will allow the topical antibiotics to be placed in the eye and then drain through the nasolacrimal duct treating the bacteria within.

From Seattle Times