Anatomy

Nasolacrimal Duct

A tubular duct that conveys TEARS from the LACRIMAL GLAND to the nose.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A tubular duct that conveys TEARS from the LACRIMAL GLAND to the nose.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Tear Duct
  • Duct, Nasolacrimal
  • Duct, Tear
  • Ducts, Nasolacrimal
  • Ducts, Tear
  • Nasolacrimal Ducts
  • Tear Ducts
  • Lacrimal Sac
  • Lacrimal Sacs
  • Sac, Lacrimal
  • Sacs, Lacrimal

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

91(75); was see under LACRIMAL APPARATUS 1975-90

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  1. A09w.371w.463w.640w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nasolacrimal Duct. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009301. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009301
  2. Nasolacrimal Duct. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasolacrimal_duct
  3. Nasolacrimal Duct. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q526920