Question

multiple choice question
the medical term for inflammation of the tear sac is ______.
o dacryoadenitis
o dacryocystitis
o dacryohemorrhea
o dacryolithiasis
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Explanation:

The term "dacryo -" refers to tears. "Cyst" means a sac - like structure. " - itis" indicates inflammation. Dacryocystitis is the inflammation of the tear sac. Dacryoadenitis is inflammation of the lacrimal gland, dacryohemorrhea is excessive flow of tears, and dacryolithiasis is the presence of a stone in the tear - duct system.

Answer:

dacryocystitis