Tear gland: The gland that makes tears. An abnormality of the tear glands can impair the production of the tears and lead to dry eyes.Also called a lacrimal gland.ear gland: The gland that makes tears. An abnormality of the tear glands can impair the production of the tears and lead to dry eyes.
Answer: Left Axis Deviation (LAD) refers to the pattern of electrical activation that occurs in the heart. LAD is an EKG-specific finding and not necessarily indicative of any specific cardiovascular condition. In fact, LAD is the most common EKG abnormality observed in adults, occurring in almost 10% of the adult population.
The five axis model is designed to provide a comprehensive diagnosis that includes a complete picture of not just acute symptoms but of the entire scope of factors that account for a patient's mental health. This page explains DSM Axis II. Axis II is for assessing personality disorders and intellectual disabilities. These disorders are usually life-long problems that first arise in childhood, distinct from the clinical disorders of Axis I which are often symptomatic of Axis II.