lacrimal sac
- noun
- /ˈleɪkrɪməl sæk/
- Specialized
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saco lagrimal
- Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac that is usually caused by obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct.
- lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct
- lacrimal sac tumors
Examples
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Dacryocystitis is an infection of the lacrimal sac that lies between the inner corner of the eyelids and the nose.
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The patient was treated with a complete surgical resection of the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct.
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Tumors of the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct are rare.
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Here we describe a malignant oncocytoma of the lacrimal sac, which is a rare occurrence.
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Ophthalmologic examination confirmed the epiphora and the abscess in the area of the right lacrimal sac.
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Clinically, the presence of some specific signs can be useful in diagnosing tumors of the lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct.
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Patients with lacrimal foreign bodies usually present with symptoms of partial or intermittent lacrimal sac obstruction and recurrent dacryocystitis.
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Acquired epiphora is a common condition caused by chronic inflammation and fibrosis of the lacrimal sac and/or nasolacrimal duct.
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Dacryocystitis occurs when the lacrimal sac becomes infected, leading to swelling and pain near the inner corner of the eye.
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Surgeons often perform procedures on the lacrimal sac to treat conditions that cause tears to drain improperly.
Synonyms
A small sac at the inner corner of the eye that collects tears
A small pouch near the inner corner of the eye that collects tears before they drain into the nose
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'lacrimal' (pertaining to tears) combined with 'sac' (a fluid-containing pouch) yields a pouch related to tears. This anatomical compound follows regular English ADJ+NOUN formation and is cross-linguistically predictable, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
The term lacrimal sac comes from old words meaning 'tear' (lacrimal) and 'bag' (sac). It is the small pouch at the inner corner of the eye that catches tears before they flow into the nose, so the name helps you remember its meaning.
