1. plural of lacrimal; small bones or structures located near the inner corner of the eye in vertebrates
Usage: anatomy; typically used in scientific or medical contexts

1. relating to or denoting tears or the glands and ducts that produce tears
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The lacrymals are small paired bones found in the skull of many vertebrates.
• The lacrimal gland produces tears that keep the eye moist and protected.
• Damage to the lacrimal duct can cause excessive tearing or dry eyes.
• In anatomy class, students learned to identify the lacrymals on a skull model.
• The lacrimal system includes glands, ducts, and the lacrimal sac.