Dacryocyst (Noun)
Meaning
Either of the two dilated ends of the lacrimal ducts at the nasal ends of the eyes that fill with tears secreted by the lacrimal glands.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The ophthalmologist focused on the dacryocyst to determine the cause of the patient's excessive tearing.
- An injury to the dacryocyst can disrupt normal tear drainage and cause blurred vision.
- The dacryocyst, being a crucial part of the tear drainage system, requires close inspection during eye exams.
- The blockage of the dacryocyst resulted in severe tearing and required an immediate medical intervention.
- Dacryocyst endoscopy was performed under local anesthesia to unclog the blocked tear duct.