dacryolith

/ˈdækrɪəlɪθ/ (DAK-rih-uh-lith)

Definitions

1. noun

A hard or stony concretion formed in the lacrimal sac or its duct, obstructing the flow of tears.

“The dacryolith was successfully removed through surgery, and the patient’s tear ducts began to function normally again.”

Synonyms

  • lacrimal calculus
  • tearstone