tear duct
US /ˈtɪr dʌkt/
UK /ˈtɪr dʌkt/
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涙腺
either of the two small tubes that carry tears from the lacrimal glands to the nasal cavity
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Her tear ducts were blocked, causing her eyes to water constantly.
彼女の涙腺が詰まっていて、目が常に涙ぐんでいた。
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A small surgical procedure can open a blocked tear duct.
小さな外科手術で、詰まった涙腺を開くことができます。