sinus
ˈsaɪnəs
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Definition of sinus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
head anatomyTECH.cavity in the skull connecting with the nasal passagesTECH.
  • He has a sinus infection causing headaches.
cavity hollow recess
2.
wound drainageTECH.abnormal passage discharging pus to the surfaceTECH.
  • The sinus needed medical treatment to heal properly.
abscess fistula
3.
venous bloodTECH.channel for venous blood between the brain and skullTECH.
  • The doctor examined the sinus for any blockages.
channel passage
4.
plantTECH.rounded notch between two lobes of a leafTECH.
  • The leaf's sinus was clearly visible.
cleft indentation notch
5.
mathematicsTECH.synonym of sine in trigonometryTECH.
  • The sinus of the angle was calculated easily.
sine trigonometric function wave
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Expressions with sinus

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infection of the air spaces around the nose causing pain and congestion
Her doctor prescribed antibiotics for a severe sinus infection.
headache from congestion or infection in sinuses
She took medicine for her sinus headache.
pair of air-filled spaces in the frontal bone above the eyes
The frontal sinus can become infected and cause headaches.
air cavities in facial bones next to the nasal passages
Inflammation can block a paranasal sinus and cause facial pain.
enlarged area in carotid artery that helps control blood pressure
The carotid sinus helps regulate your blood pressure.
large venous sinus in the cranial cavity
The doctor examined the cavernous sinus for any abnormalities.

Origin of sinus

Latin, sinus (curve, fold)

Terms with sinus included in their meaning

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illness
mild illness with stuffy nose, sneezing, and sinus discomfort
medical
natural hollow or sinus within the body
sinus or stomach
chamber in the sinuses or stomach
CVSTacr.
acr: cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
rare blood clot in the brain
medical
inflammation of the ethmoid bone causing sinus issues
NSRacr.
acr: Normal Sinus Rhythm
heartbeat pattern showing normal electrical activity in the heart
medical
relating to the venous sinus and right atrium of the heart
medical
large venous sinus in the cranial cavity

Examples of sinus in a sentence

  • A sinus can cause pressure and pain in the face.
  • The doctor examined the sinus for infection.
  • A sinus formed after the surgery, causing concern.
  • The MRI showed an issue with the sinus near the brain.
  • Researchers studied the sinus to understand blood flow patterns.
  • The botanist noted the sinus on the leaf.

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  1. French:sinus, fistule, ...
  2. German:Nebenhöhle, Fistel, ...
  3. Italian:seno, fistola, ...
  4. Spanish:seno, fístula, ...
  5. Portuguese:seio nasal, sinus, ...
  6. Chinese:鼻窦, 窦道, ...
  7. Japanese:副鼻腔, 洞, ...
  8. Arabic:جَيْب, نَاسُور, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִינוּס, מַעֲבָר מֻגְלָה, ...
  10. Russian:пазуха, гнойный ход, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пазуха, гнійний хід, ...
  12. Hindi:साइनस, शिरापरक चैनल, ...

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