lacrimal fluid
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editlacrimal fluid (countable and uncountable, plural lacrimal fluids)
- Fluid secreted by the lacrimal glands to lubricate the eye and fight bacteria. It consists of water, mucin, lipids, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin, lacritin, immunoglobulins, glucose, urea, sodium, and potassium.
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editfluid secreted by lacrimal glands
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