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Lacrimal Duct

Definition: The lacrimal duct, also known as the tear duct, is a narrow tube that allows tears to drain from the eyes into the nasal cavity.

Sense 1 (Anatomy):

Noun: One of the paired ducts that extend from the lacrimal gland in the upper outer corner of each eye, and carry tears into the nasal cavity.

Example Sentences:

• The lacrimal ducts help to lubricate and cleanse the surface of the eye.
• When crying, tears flow from the eyes through the lacrimal ducts into the nose.
• Blocked lacrimal ducts can lead to excessive tearing and eye discomfort.

Sense 2 (Medical):

Noun: A surgical procedure involving the creation of a new opening for the blocked lacrimal duct to relieve tear drainage obstruction.

Example Sentences:

• After undergoing lacrimal duct surgery, the patient experienced improved tear drainage.
• The ophthalmologist recommended lacrimal duct dilation to alleviate the obstruction.
• This surgical intervention is often performed to treat chronic lacrimal duct blockage.

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