Clinical Diagnosis · Sensory System · Hard
Dacryocystitis
Meaning: Infection of the tear sac at the inner corner of the eye, usually from a blocked tear duct.
In practice: The painful swelling beside her nose was dacryocystitis, treated with antibiotics.
Word parts
- -itis means inflammation
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