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Webster 1913 Edition

Hygrophthalmic

Hyˊgroph-thal′mic

,

Adj.

[Gr. [GREEK] wet + E.

ophthalmic

.]

(Anat.)

Serving to moisten the eye; – sometimes applied to the lachrymal ducts.

Definition 2024

hygrophthalmic

hygrophthalmic

English

Adjective

hygrophthalmic ‎(not comparable)

(anatomy, rare) Serving to moisten the eye.

Usage notes

Sometimes applied to the lachrymal ducts.