lacrimais
Lacrimais is a term used in anatomy and ophthalmology to refer to structures and processes related to tears and the tear-producing and tear-draining system. The word is derived from Latin lacrima, meaning tear, and appears in various Romance languages in adjectival or nominal forms to describe tear-related anatomy.
The lacrimal apparatus comprises the lacrimal gland, lacrimal ducts, puncta, canaliculi, lacrimal sac, and the nasolacrimal
Tear film is structured in layers: an outer lipid layer that reduces evaporation, a middle aqueous layer
Clinical relevance centers on the lacrimal system’s drainage and production. Obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct can