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Lacrimal gland
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A gland that secretes tears. The lacrimal glands are found in the upper, outer part of each eye socket. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Paired, almond-shaped exocrine glands situated superior and posterior to each orbit of the eye that produce and secrete the watery serous component of tears. (NCI Thesaurus)
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