Main Entry: lac·ri·ma·tion

Variant(s): also lach·ry·ma·tion \ˌlak-rə-ˈmā-shən\

Function: noun

: the secretion of tears ; specifically : abnormal or excessive secretion of tears due to local or systemic disease

—lac·ri·mate also lach·ry·mate intransitive verb, lac·ri·mat·ed; lac·ri·mat·ing