Preferred Label : Epiphora due to excess lacrimation;
ICD-11 definition : This is overflow of tears onto the face. A clinical sign or condition that constitutes
insufficient tear film drainage from the eyes in that tears will drain down the face
rather than through the nasolacrimal system. This diagnosis is due to excess production
or shedding of tears.;
ICD-11 synonym : hypersecretion of lacrimal glands; increased lacrimation; excessive tear production;
Origin ID : 255772124;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
This is overflow of tears onto the face. A clinical sign or condition that constitutes
insufficient tear film drainage from the eyes in that tears will drain down the face
rather than through the nasolacrimal system. This diagnosis is due to excess production
or shedding of tears.
