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lacrimation

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lac·ri·ma·tion also lach·ry·ma·tion  (lkr-mshn)
n.
Secretion of tears, especially in excess.
lacrimation [ˌlækrɪˈmeɪʃən]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the secretion of tears
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lacrimationlacrimation - shedding tears                      
lachrymation, tearing, watering
bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity - an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"


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