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Dacryocystitis

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Infection and inflammation of the lacrimal sac, causing tearing and discharge.

Korean

누낭염

눈물낭에 세균 감염 및 염증이 발생하여 눈물 흘림과 분비물이 나타나는 질환.

French

Dacryocystite

Infection et inflammation du sac lacrymal, entraînant larmoiement et écoulement.

Word parts

  • dacry/oRoot(Greek) Tears; tear duct
  • cyst/oRoot(Greek) Bladder, cyst
  • -itisSuffix(Greek) Inflammation

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