LACHRYMAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does lachrymal mean? 

• LACHRYMAL (adjective)
  The adjective LACHRYMAL has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to tears

2. relating to or located near the organ that produces tears

  Familiarity information: LACHRYMAL used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• LACHRYMAL (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to tears

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

lachrymal; lacrimal

Pertainym:

tear (a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to or located near the organ that produces tears

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

lachrymal; lacrimal

Pertainym:

lacrimal gland (any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears)

 Context examples 

The user must produce tears by exposing their eyes to an eye-sensitive substance that stimulates the lachrymal gland.

(Brazilian researchers eye biosensors to monitor diabetes, SciDev.Net)