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In anatomy, small area or point (e.g., punctum lacrimale, tiny opening of the tear ducts in the inner comers of the eyelids).<\/p>\n

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A point or small area, especially the puncta lacrimalia, the two openings of the tear ducts in the inner comers of the upper and lower eyelids.<\/p>\n

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Located at the inner corners of the upper and lower eyelids, there are small openings that serve as the initial point for tear drainage.<\/p>\n

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In anatomy, small area or point (e.g., punctum lacrimale, tiny opening of the tear ducts in the inner comers of the eyelids). A point or small area, especially the puncta lacrimalia, the two openings of the tear ducts in the inner comers of the upper and lower eyelids. 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