lacrimal vein

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Noun lacrimal vein has 1 sense

lacrimal vein, vena lacrimalis - drains the lacrimal gland; empties into the superior ophthalmic vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel
--₁ is a part of eye, oculus, optic

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Lacrimal Vein

Noun (Anatomy): The lacrimal vein is a blood vessel that drains blood from the tear ducts and surrounding areas of the eye. It is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Sample Sentence: The lacrimal vein helps in maintaining the proper drainage of tears and keeps the eyes moist.

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