dacryosyrinx

dacryosyrinx definition - medical

dac·ry·o·syr·inx (dăkˌrē-ō-sîrˈĭngks)

noun
  1. An abnormal opening into a tear duct or lacrimal sac.
  2. A syringe for irrigating the lacrimal ducts.

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