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
Canalicular and nasolacrimal duct obstruction is a common adverse effect of weekly docetaxel therapy used for metastatic breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Neoplasms may cause lacrimal obstruction by primary growth, secondary spread, or metastatic spread. Primary neoplasms may arise in the puncta, canaliculi, lacrimal sac, or nasolacrimal duct. Secondary spread from nearby tissues is more common than primary tumors.