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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.
2.
wound drainageTECH. abnormal passage discharging pus to the surfaceTECH.
- The sinus needed medical treatment to heal properly.
3.
venous bloodTECH. channel for venous blood between the brain and skullTECH.
- The doctor examined the sinus for any blockages.
4.
plantTECH. rounded notch between two lobes of a leafTECH.
- The leaf's sinus was clearly visible.
5.
mathematicsTECH. synonym of sine in trigonometryTECH.
- The sinus of the angle was calculated easily.
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.
short channel behind the heart that gathers blood from cardiac veins
The surgeon identified the coronary sinus during the procedure.
paranasal sinus within the ethmoid bone
The ethmoid sinus is often involved in sinus infections.
air-filled space in the upper jaw bone
The maxillary sinus can get infected during a cold.
small channel in the skin near the tailbone
The doctor diagnosed him with a pilonidal sinus.
heart rhythm disorder due to sinus node malfunction
The patient was diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome.
curved blood channel in the brain draining blood to the heart
The sigmoid sinus carries blood away from the brain.
temporary pause in heart's natural pacemaker activity
The patient experienced a sinus arrest during the examination.
small heart structure that starts electrical signals for heartbeat
The sinus node controls the rhythm of your heartbeat.
normal heart rhythm starting from the sinus node
The ECG showed a normal sinus rhythm.
cavity in the foot between talus and calcaneus
The doctor examined the sinus tarsi for signs of injury.
first heart chamber in fish, amphibians, and reptiles
The sinus venosus collects blood before it enters the atrium.
paranasal sinus within the sphenoid bone
The doctor examined the sphenoid sinus for signs of infection.
air-filled cavity located within the sphenoid bone
The sphenoidal sinus is susceptible to inflammation during sinus infections.
venous sinus in the brain's dura mater draining deep brain blood
The straight sinus collects blood from deep brain veins.
large vein in the skull ending in the sigmoid sinus
The transverse sinus drains blood from the brain.
cavity in embryos forming urinary and reproductive tracts
The urogenital sinus develops into the bladder and urethra.
large channel carrying blood, often without vessel wall
The venous sinus collects blood from the brain.
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
acr: cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
rare blood clot in the brain
medical
inflammation of the ethmoid bone causing sinus issues
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
medical
paranasal sinus within the ethmoid bone
nasal cavity
sinus located behind the bridge of the nose
medical
heart rhythm disorder due to sinus node malfunction
medical
normal heart rhythm starting from the sinus node
medical
paranasal sinus within the sphenoid bone
medical
venous sinus in the brain's dura mater draining deep brain blood
medical
large vein in the skull ending in the sigmoid sinus
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.
Each leaf had a distinct sinus shape. In trigonometry class, we learned about the sinus function. The sinus value was crucial for solving the equation.
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- French:sinus, fistule, ...
- German:Nebenhöhle, Fistel, ...
- Italian:seno, fistola, ...
- Spanish:seno, fístula, ...
- Portuguese:seio nasal, sinus, ...
- Chinese:鼻窦, 窦道, ...
- Japanese:副鼻腔, 洞, ...
- Arabic:جَيْب, نَاسُور, ...
- Hebrew:סִינוּס, מַעֲבָר מֻגְלָה, ...
- Russian:пазуха, гнойный ход, ...
- Ukrainian:пазуха, гнійний хід, ...
- Hindi:साइनस, शिरापरक चैनल, ...
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