"nasolacrimal duct" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nasolacrimal ducts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} nasolacrimal duct (plural nasolacrimal ducts)
  1. (anatomy, ophthalmology) a duct that transmits tears from the lacrimal sac to the inferior meatus of the nose Categories (topical): Anatomy, Ophthalmology Synonyms: tear duct, nasal duct Translations (Translations): canal lacrymo-nasal [masculine] (French), conduit naso-lacrymal [masculine] (French)
    Sense id: en-nasolacrimal_duct-en-noun-3OAQcCcv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, ophthalmology, sciences

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