lachrymals (Meaning)
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lachrymals (n. pl.)
Tears; also, lachrymal feelings or organs.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lachrymals
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lachrymals Sentence Examples
- The lachrymals, also known as tear glands, are responsible for producing tears.
- The main function of the lachrymals is to lubricate the eyes and protect them from dryness.
- Tears produced by the lachrymals contain a variety of substances, including water, proteins, and oils.
- The lachrymals are located in the upper eyelid, just below the eyebrow.
- Each eye has two lachrymals, one on the upper eyelid and one on the lower eyelid.
- Tears drain from the eyes through small ducts called lacrimal ducts.
- The lacrimal ducts empty into the nasal cavity, where the tears are absorbed.
- The lachrymals can produce more tears in response to certain stimuli, such as pain, sadness, or irritation.
- Excessive tearing, known as epiphora, can be caused by a variety of factors, including allergies, infections, and blockages in the lacrimal ducts.
- Dry eye syndrome, which is caused by a lack of tears, can also be caused by problems with the lachrymals.
FAQs About the word lachrymals
Tears; also, lachrymal feelings or organs.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The lachrymals, also known as tear glands, are responsible for producing tears.
The main function of the lachrymals is to lubricate the eyes and protect them from dryness.
Tears produced by the lachrymals contain a variety of substances, including water, proteins, and oils.
The lachrymals are located in the upper eyelid, just below the eyebrow.
