tear duct

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Definition of tear duct in English Turkish dictionary

gözyaşı arnası

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Definition of tear duct in English English dictionary

A duct that transports tears from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity

small tube which carries fluid to and from the eye

Tear drainage channel that extends from the lacrimal sac to an opening in the mucous membrane of the nose

Tiny opening in the eyelid through which tears drain into the nose

Tear drainage channel that extends form the lacrimal sac to an opening in the mucous membrane of the nose

any of several small ducts that carry tears from the lacrimal glands

Related Terms

tear duct and gland

or lachrymal duct and gland Structures that produce, distribute, and carry away tears. An almond-shaped gland above the outer corner of each eye secretes tears between the upper eyelid and the eyeball. Tears moisten and lubricate the conjunctiva (the membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white of the eye) and then flow into the barely visible openings (near the inner corners of the eyelids) of the tear ducts, which lead to the nasal cavity. Oil (from sebaceous glands on the edge of the eyelid) keeps tears from spilling out unless secretion increases because of crying or a reflex triggered by stimuli such as eye irritation, bright lights, or spicy foods

Turkish pronunciation

ter dʌkt

Pronunciation

/ˈter ˈdəkt/ /ˈtɛr ˈdʌkt/