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| lac·ri·ma·tion [ làkrə máysh'n ] or lach·ry·ma·tion [ làkrə máysh'n ] |
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production of tears: the production of tears in the eyes, especially excessive production as in crying or in reaction to a foreign body
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| [Late 16th century. < Latin lacrimation-< lacrimat-, past participle of lacrimare "shed tears" < lacrima "tear"] |
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