Slzný

Slzné is a Czech adjective meaning tear-related or lacrimal. It is used primarily in medical and anatomical contexts to describe structures and fluids associated with tears, the lacrimal apparatus, and tear film. The word is derived from slza, meaning tear, and has cognates in other Slavic languages.

In ophthalmology and anatomy, slzné appears in compounds that identify tear-related tissues and functions. Common examples include slzná žláza (lacrimal gland), slzné cesty or slzný trakt (tear pathways and lacrimal apparatus), and slzný film (tear film). Through these terms, slzné helps distinguish tear-associated elements from other ocular tissues.

The term is found in both historical and contemporary texts on eye anatomy and eye care, reflecting the long-standing interest in describing the tear system. While it is frequent in specialized vocabulary, slzné is rarely used outside technical discussions about ocular physiology and pathology.

See also: Slza, Slzný, Lacrimal apparatus, Ophthalmology.