Definition of lacrimal gland in English English dictionary
One of a pair almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film
tear gland that produced tears to moisten eye surface lagophthalmos - inability of the eyelids to close fully laser blepharoplasty - eyelid surgery incorporating laser as the cutting/coagulation tool laser resurfacing (laser peel) - use of a laser to soften skin wrinkles lash ptosis - upper eyelid lashes drooping over the cornea lateral canthus - junction of upper and lower lids on side towards the temple levator muscle - the main elevator (opening) muscle for the upper eyelid levator aponeurosis - tendon of the levator muscle limbus - circular junction between the cornea and the sclera
The small almond shaped structure that produces tears, located just above the outer corner of the eye
The source of some of the eye's tears, this gland sits in the upper outer part of the socket just inside its outer rim
The small almond-shaped structure that produces tears It is located just above the inner corner of the eye