Noun
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the structures that secrete and drain tears from the eye
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anatomical structure,
bodily structure,
body structure,
complex body part,
structure a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
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oculus,
optic,
eye a small hole or loop (as in a needle); "the thread wouldn't go through the eye"
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lachrymal gland,
lacrimal gland,
tear gland any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
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lachrymal duct,
lacrimal duct,
tear duct any of several small ducts that carry tears from the lacrimal glands
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