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Noun: tear gland
  1. Any of the glands in the eyes that secrete tears
    - lacrimal gland, lachrymal gland

Derived forms: tear glands

Type of: duct gland, exocrine, exocrine gland

Part of: lacrimal apparatus

Encyclopedia: Tear gland