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epiphora /epiph·o·ra/ (e-pif´or-ah) [Gr.] overflow of tears due to obstruction of lacrimal duct.

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e·piph·o·ra (-pfr-)

n.

Watering of the eyes due to a blockage of the lacrimal ducts or the excessive secretion of tears.

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epiphora

an abnormal overflow of tears down the face, due usually to stricture of the nasolacrimal duct. Called also illacrimation.