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Noun: lacrimal gland  la-kru-mul gland
  1. Any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
    "The lacrimal glands produce tears to keep the eyes moist and protected";
    - lachrymal gland, tear gland

Derived forms: lacrimal glands

Type of: duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland

Part of: lacrimal apparatus

Encyclopedia: Lacrimal gland