The fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands. This fluid moistens the CONJUNCTIVA and CORNEA.
Synonyms: Meibomian Lipids, Tear, Meibum, Meibomian Lipid, Lipid, Meibomian, Tears
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lacrimation = TEARS /physiol but consider also LACRIMAL APPARATUS if particularly discussed; epiphora: index LACRIMAL APPARATUS DISEASES; IMMUNOGLOBULIN A in tears: index TEARS /immunol + IMMUNOGLOBULIN A, SECRETORY
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D013666
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