..Starting node ..Increased basal tear production (HP:0031732)
Term ID:
31732
Name:
Increased basal tear production
Synonym:
Definition:
A form of watery eye associated with overproduction of tears due to an increased parasympathetic drive to the secretory component of the lacrimal system (lacrimal gland); this could be due to pro-secretory drug use (e.g. pilocarpine) or autonomic disturbance.