nasolachrymal

Meanings

• noun

  A duct in the human skull that connects the lacrimal sac with the nasal cavity, draining tears into the nose.

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Variants

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lachrymal , lacrimal

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Etymology

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From the Latin nasus, 'nose,' and lacrima, 'tear.'

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Trivia

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1. The nasolacrimal duct is approximately 1.5 to 2 cm long.

2. The nasolacrimal duct can be tested for blockages by instilling a drop of fluorescein dye into the eye and observing for drainage into the nose.

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1. lacrimal system: The complex system of glands and ducts that produces and drains tears from the eyes.

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In medical literature and texts, the nasolacrimal duct is often discussed in detail, particularly in relation to conditions that may obstruct it, such as nasolacrimal duct obstruction or dacryocystitis.

How to Memorize "nasolachrymal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teardrop traveling from the eye, down the lacrimal duct, and into the nasal cavity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nasolacrimal' with the idea of tears and the nose.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'nasolacrimal' as 'nose-tear duct'.

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