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nasolacrimal

nasolacrimal

8.6
Relating to the nose and the tubes that carry tears from the eye
  • adjective
  • /ˌneɪzoʊˈlækrɪməl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : nasolagrimal
  • She had a nasolacrimal duct obstruction that required surgical intervention to restore proper drainage.

Examples

  • Although all acquired nasolacrimal duct obstructions do not require a simple dacryocystorhinostomy, we must keep in mind the possibility of a lacrimal sac or nasolacrimal duct tumor, such as an oncocytoma, whenever symptoms are not classic.

    Academic text (2010)

  • In a series of 57 consecutive dacryocystorhinostomies performed on patients younger than 50 years, Jones found that 40% of patients had nasolacrimal blockage secondary to trauma, previous surgery, or congenital stenosis.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The doctor explained that a nasolacrimal condition can cause excessive tearing or dry eyes.

  • Understanding the nasolacrimal anatomy is crucial for ophthalmologists when diagnosing eye-related issues.

Compounds

nasolacrimal duct
  • Specialized
7.3

A small tube that carries tears from the eye into the nose

Surface Forms

nasolacrimal positive

Morphology

nasolacrimal = naso + lacrimal (semi-transparent) = naso + lacrimal

The components 'naso' and 'lacrimal' are clear in medical terminology, but the specific anatomical reference may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Nasolacrimal joins naso- meaning 'nose' (as in nasal) and lacrimal meaning 'tear'. So it refers to the tubes that connect the eye and the nose and carry tears into the nose.