Medical Dictionary
1tear
noun \ˈti(ə)r\
Medical Definition of TEAR
1
a : a drop of clear saline fluid secreted by the lacrimal gland and diffused between the eye and eyelids to moisten the parts and facilitate their motion b tears pl : a secretion of profuse tears that overflow the eyelids and dampen the face
2
: a transparent drop of fluid or hardened fluid matter (as resin)
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