tear gland; lacrimal gland
Anatomical term for the gland that produces tears. Also used in figurative expressions like 涙腺が緩む (to be moved to tears).
Tears are secreted from the lacrimal gland.
I was so moved that I became teary-eyed.
crying one's eyes out; on the verge of tears
Compound of 涙 (tear) and 腺 (gland).