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Noun Concept
Categories: Exocrine system, Human eye anatomy
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lacrimal gland  lachrymal gland  tear gland  Infra-orbital lachrymal gland  lachrymal glands
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Any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears WordNet 3.0
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Any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The lacrimal glands are paired exocrine glands, one for each eye, found in most terrestrial vertebrates and some marine mammals, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film. Wikipedia
Either of a pair of almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film. Wiktionary
Gland which secretes tear fluid. Wiktionary (translation)
Lacrimal gland. Wiktionary
IS A
exocrine gland
PART OF
lacrimal apparatus
HAS KIND
lacrimal sac
ARTERIAL SUPPLY
lacrimal artery
SAID TO BE THE SAME AS
preorbital gland
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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lacrimal gland, lachrymal gland, tear gland
Wikipedia
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lacrimal gland
Wikidata
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lacrimal gland
Wiktionary
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lacrimal gland, tear gland
Wikipedia Redirections
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Infra-orbital lachrymal gland, lachrymal gland, lachrymal glands, Lacrimal Gland, Lacrimal gland cell, lacrimal glands, tear gland

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