plica lacrimalis
noun
plica lac·ri·ma·lis
-ˌlak-rə-ˈmā-ləs 
: an imperfect valve at the opening of the nasolacrimal duct into the inferior meatus of the nose
called also valve of Hasner
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“Plica lacrimalis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/plica%20lacrimalis. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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