Any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears.
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Examples for "lacrimal gland "
Examples for "lacrimal gland "
1 Dry eye was induced by excision of the lacrimal gland and hyperosmotic media.
2 Among primary lacrimal gland tumors the adenoid-cystic carcinoma is the most common malignant epithelial lesion.
3 Biopsy of the left lacrimal gland and left inferior rectus revealed fibrosis and lymphocytic infiltration.
4 Surgical excisions of the left lacrimal gland were performed.
5 The existence of a gut-eye- lacrimal gland axis-microbiome is discussed.
1 Does the orbicularis press against, and so directly stimulate, the lachrymal gland ?
2 Rudimentary lachrymal glands from a human embryo of four months.
3 I didn't know he had lachrymal glands at all until a little while ago.
4 Trace them from the lachrymal glands to the nostrils.
5 But we find lachrymal glands in all the three classes of Amniotes-reptiles ,birds ,andmammals.
1 How does the tear gland act?
2 One time, when I did so, my tear glands began to function again.
3 Almost forgotten natural tear glands squeezed out their very last drops as he slowly knocked a fist on the wooden planking in utter futility.
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