Dacryoadenalgia

/ˌdæk.ri.oʊ.əˌdɛn.əlˈdʒi.ə/ noun

Definition

Pain in the lacrimal (tear) gland, similar to dacryadenalgia.

Etymology

From Greek 'dakryon' (tear) + 'aden' (gland) + '-algia' (pain). This is a variant form of dacryadenalgia, with 'aden' appearing in a different position within the compound word.

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