noun
- the secretion of tears, especially when excessive
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient experienced excessive lacrimation after the eye surgery.
- Lacrimation is a natural response to irritants in the eye.
- The doctor noted increased lacrimation as a side effect of the medication.
- Onions can cause temporary lacrimation in most people.
- The ophthalmologist examined the cause of her chronic lacrimation.
- Cold weather often triggers lacrimation as a protective mechanism.