Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.

Dacryolithiasis

Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:


Definition: A condition where a stone develops in the tear ducts or glands
Combining form and definition: dacry/o, “tear”; lith/o, “stone”
Suffix and definition: -iasis, “condition of”

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