lacrimation

(lak′ri mās̸hən)

noun

normal or excessive secretion or shedding of tears

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

See lacrimation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also lach·ry·ma·tion

noun
Secretion of tears, especially in excess.

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