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Categories: Human eye anatomy, Exocrine system
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lacrimal gland  lachrymal gland  tear gland  Infra-orbital lachrymal gland  lachrymal glands
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Any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears WordNet 3.0
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The lacrimal glands are paired exocrine glands, one for each eye, found in most terrestrial vertebrates and some marine mammals, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film. Wikipedia
Either of a pair of almond-shaped glands, one for each eye, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film. Wiktionary
Gland which secretes tear fluid. Wiktionary (translation)
Lacrimal gland. Wiktionary
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