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EXPERIMENTAL FACTOR ONTOLOGY - ANNOTATIONS


Term:tear secretion
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Accession:EFO:GO:0070075 term browser browse the term
Definition:The regulated release of the aqueous layer of the tear film from the lacrimal glands. Tears are the liquid product of a process of lacrimation to clean and lubricate the eyes. Tear fluid contains water, mucin, lipids, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin, lacritin, immunoglobulins, glucose, urea, sodium, and potassium.
Synonyms:alt_id: GO:0070075


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