nasolacrimal

nasolacrimal /na·so·lac·ri·mal/ (-lak´rĭ-m'l) pertaining to the nose and lacrimal apparatus.

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na·so·lac·ri·mal (nz-lkr-ml)

adj.

Relating to the nasal bones and the lacrimal bones, or to the nasal cavity and the lacrimal ducts.

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nasolacrimal

[nā′zōlak′riməl]

Etymology: L, nasus + lacrima, tear

pertaining to the nasal cavity and associated lacrimal ducts.

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nasolacrimal (nā´zōlak´rml),

adj pertaining to the nose and the lacrimal apparatus.

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nasolacrimal

pertaining to the nose and lacrimal apparatus.

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nasolacrimal apparatus

see lacrimal duct.

nasolacrimal duct

see nasal duct.

nasolacrimal duct obstruction

may be a congenital defect or the result of infection or injury; causes tears to run down the affected side.

nasolacrimal furrow

formed in the embryo by the fusion of the two maxillary processes; develops eventually into the nasolacrimal duct.

nasolacrimal groove

nasolacrimal furrow.

nasolacrimal radiography

see dacryocystorhinography.

nasolacrimal sac

see lacrimal sac.

nasolacrimal system

includes the lacrimal ducts, lacrimal sac and nasolacrimal duct.

nasolacrimal urticaria

hay fever; an uncommon manifestation of atopy in dogs.