Dacryops

/ˈdækrɪɒps/ noun

Definition

A condition where fluid accumulates and forms a cyst or cavity in the tear gland or tear duct.

Etymology

From Greek dakryon (tear) + ops (eye or cavity). The term literally means a tear-related cavity or eye condition, combining two Greek roots that describe what's happening physically.

Kelly Says

When tear ducts get blocked, fluid backs up like water behind a dam, creating little pockets of fluid—it's your eye's plumbing system getting clogged!

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