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(lak′ri mā′s̸hən)

noun

normal or excessive secretion or shedding of tears

Origin: L lacrimatio, a weeping < pp. of lacrimare, to weep < lacrima, tear

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also lach·ry·ma·tion

noun

Secretion of tears, especially in excess.

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