relating to or located near the organ that produces tears
(L. Lacrimal, tear). A nerve supplying the lacrimal gland.
(L. Lacrima, a tear) Relating to tears, their secretion, organ, and bone involved therewith. The os lacrimale.
Behind and lateral to the nasal bone, also contribute to the orbits. (Smallest bones in the face.) Contain foramina for the nasolacrimal ducts (tear ducts).
Paired bone of cranium situated in anterior portion of orbit, between jugal and frontal bones; has small opening(s) for tear (lacrimal) duct.
Pertaining to tears, as in lacrimal gland (tear gland). From the Indo-European dakru meaning a tear (from a weeping eye) which gave rise to the Greek dakry and the Latin lacrima.
related to tearing of the eyes