Dacryadenitis

/ˌdæk.ri.əˌdɛn.aɪˈtɪs/ noun

Definition

Inflammation of the lacrimal gland (the gland that produces tears).

Etymology

From Greek 'dakryon' (tear) + 'aden' (gland) + '-itis' (inflammation). The '-itis' suffix comes from Greek and is standard medical terminology for inflammation of any body part.

Kelly Says

When your tear gland gets infected and swells up, that's dacryadenitis—it's like your eye's defense system goes into overdrive and causes more problems!

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