lacrimal fluid en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lacrimal fluids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
fi kyynelneste (fluid secreted by lacrimal glands)