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Definition of Lacrimation

Lacrimation: The production, secretion, and shedding of tears. From the Indo-European dakru meaning a tear (from a weeping eye) via the Latin lacrima.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 11/15/2003

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