We think our bodies shut down for the night when we fall asleep. But sometimes theyâre still going â kicking, gasping, even making us wet the bed. These abnormal behaviors are called parasomnias, disorders involving involuntary physical activity that happens during sleep.
lacrimal apparatus a group of organs concerned with the production and drainage of tears; it is a protective device that helps keep the eye moist and free of dust and other
Inflammation of the lacrimal gland is an unusual condition with many different potential etiologies. 1  Dacryoadenitis is an inflammation of the lacrimal gland. 2  The timing of onset of lacrimal gland inflammation can be a useful distinction when making a diagnosis. 3  Chronic dacryoadenitis, on the other hand, often presents in a more indolent manner.