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epiphora

[ ih-pif-er-uh ]

noun

  1. Pathology. an overflow of tears due to excessive secretion of the lacrimal glands or obstruction of the lacrimal ducts.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of epiphora1

1650–60; < Latin epiphora an afflux, repetition < Greek epiphorá a bringing upon. See epi-, -phore
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Example Sentences

As a rule, patients who have had the lachrymal sac excised do not complain of epiphora, except in a cold wind.

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