Lacrimal gland

System Sensory (Eye)
SNOMED CT 181147003

Lacrimal gland

Definition

The lacrimal glands are paired almond-shaped glands, located in or near the orbital region, that secrete the aqueous layer of the tear film.[WP].

Also known as glandula lacrimalis, lacrimal-preorbital gland — per UBERON

The Lacrimal gland is a part of the Sensory (Eye).

Also identified as

Associated Diseases

Disease Involvement Source
Benign neoplasm of lacrimal gland Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Benign neoplasm of lacrimal gland Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland adenocarcinoma Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland adenocarcinoma Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinoma Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland adenoid cystic carcinoma Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland cancer Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland carcinoma Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland carcinoma Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lacrimal gland neoplasm Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0