lac·ri·ma·tion noun alsolach·ry·ma·tion\ˌlakrəˈmāshən\ (-s) Etymology: Latin lacrimation-, lacrimatio, from lacrimatus (past participle of lacrimare to weep) + -ion-, -io -ion : the secretion of tears : weeping; specifically: abnormal or excessive secretion of tears due to local or systemic disease