lacrimal punctum

English

Noun

lacrimal punctum (plural lacrimal puncta)

(anatomy) A minute orifice in the margin of each eyelid, through which the lacrimal ducts convey the lacrimal fluid from the eye to the lacrimal sac.

Synonyms

lacrimal point

Hypernyms

lacrimal apparatus

Translations

orifice

Finnish: kyynelpiste

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