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lacrimal_fluid
lacrimal fluid
English
Noun
lacrimal fluid (plural lacrimal fluids)
- Fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands consisting of water, mucin, lipids, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin, lacritin, immunoglobulins, glucose, urea, sodium, and potassium. The lacrimal fluid lubricates the eye and fights against bacteria.
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fluid secreted by lacrimal glands
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