Lacrimotomy is an operation that involves cutting into a lacrimal canal or lacrimal sac. The lacrimal canals are curved, tube-shaped structures that tears drain into. The lacrimal sacs are hollow spaces that the lacrimal canals drain tears into. Lacrimotomy comes from the Latin word "lacrima" meaning "tear," and the Greek word "tome" meaning "incision." Put the two words together and you have "tear incision."

Back to main page Contact MedFriendly.com Copyright © 2001, MedFriendly.com. All rights reserved. You may not reprint or redisplay this material for commercial use without the express written consent of MedFriendly.com. Use of MedFriendly.com is subject to reading this disclaimer & the terms and conditions.