dacryorrhea

/dækriɔˈriːə/

Definitions

1. noun

excessive tearing of the eyes, often caused by a foreign body in the eye or by an irritant in the tear duct.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with dacryorrhea due to a small particle in their eye.”

Synonyms

  • epiphora
  • excessive tearing

Antonyms

  • dry eye