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lachrymal

 

[ หˆlรฆkrษชmษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy, function

The term 'lachrymal' pertains to tears or the glands that produce them. It is primarily associated with the lacrimal glands located in the upper outer corners of the eye, which secrete tears to moisten the eye surface, providing both lubrication and protection. The word also refers to the ducts through which tears drain into the nasal cavity. In a broader context, lachrymal can relate to anything pertaining to crying or sorrow.

Synonyms

tear-producing, tear-related

Examples of usage

  • The lachrymal glands help to keep our eyes moist.
  • She felt a lachrymal response during the emotional scene.
  • Infections can cause issues with the lachrymal system.

Translations

Translations of the word "lachrymal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lacrimal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคธเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trรคnen-

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lakrimal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปัŒะพะทะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚zowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆถ™่…บใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lacrymal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lagrimal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lakrimal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆˆ๋ฌผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู…ุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slznรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณช่…บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ solzov

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuxu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lagrimal

Etymology

The word 'lachrymal' originates from the Latin 'lacrimalis', which is derived from 'lacrima', meaning 'tear'. The use of 'lacrima' dates back to ancient Rome, where tears were often associated with emotions such as sorrow and joy. The term evolved in the French language before being adopted into English in the late 14th century. Over the centuries, 'lachrymal' has maintained its connection to tears and the anatomical structures involved in their production and drainage. In medical and biological contexts, the word is frequently used to describe conditions or treatments related to the eye's tear-generating systems, reflecting its importance in both daily life and health care.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,533 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.