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Lacrimal Nerve
The smallest branch of the ophthalmic nerve that innervates the lacrimal gland, conjunctiva, and the lateral portion of the upper eyelid. (NCI Thesaurus)
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An extremely rare carcinoma that arises from the lacrimal gland. It is characterized by the presence of infiltrating nests of epidermoid…
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A gland that secretes tears. The lacrimal glands are found in the upper, outer part of each eye socket.
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