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lacrimal gland |
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lacrimal gland: see tears tears, watery secretion of the lacrimal gland, which is located at the outer corner of the eye socket immediately above the eyeball. Tearing, or lacrimation, is a continuous and largely involuntary process stimulated by the autonomic nervous system. ..... Click the link for more information. . |
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Omega-3 fats may ward off dry eye syndrome by curbing inflammation in the tear gland and eye surface, say researchers. 2 feet out of his left eye, due to an anomaly in his tear gland. ``You suddenly realize your tear glands are working overtime,'' he said. |
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