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lacrimal sac

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lacrimal sac [′lak·rə·məl ‚sak]
(anatomy)
The dilation at the upper end of the nasolacrimal duct within the medial canthus of the eye. Also known as dacryocyst.
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Abstract Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac that is usually caused by obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct.
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