tear duct
US /ˈtɪr dʌkt/
UK /ˈtɪr dʌkt/
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泪腺
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.
她的泪腺堵塞了，导致眼睛不停流泪。
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A small surgical procedure can open a blocked tear duct.
一个小手术可以疏通堵塞的泪腺。