Tears
| Definition: |
The fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands. This fluid moistens the CONJUNCTIVA and CORNEA. |
| Notes: |
lacrimation = TEARS /secret unless LACRIMAL APPARATUS /secret or LACRIMAL APPARATUS /physiol is particularly discussed; epiphora: index under LACRIMAL APPARATUS DISEASES; IMMUNOGLOBULIN A in tears: index TEARS (IM) + IMMUNOGLOBULIN A, SECRETORY (IM) |
Tears Definitions and Terms
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