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Sinus
Meaning
Noun
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In Anatomy & Animal body parts:
A
pouch
or
cavity
in a
bone
or other
tissue
, especially one in the
bones
of the
face
or
skull
connecting
with the
nasal cavities
(the
paranasal
sinus).
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In Anatomy:
An
irregular
venous
or
lymphatic
cavity
,
reservoir
, or
dilated
vessel.
●
In Anatomy & Physiology:
An
irregular
venous
or
lymphatic
cavity
,
reservoir
, or
dilated
vessel.
Relating to or
denoting
the
sinoatrial node
of the
heart
or its
function
of
regulating
the
heart
beat.
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In Pathology:
An
abnormal
cavity
or
passage
such as a
fistula
,
leading
from a
deep-seated
infection
and
discharging
pus
to the surface.
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In Botany:
A
rounded
notch
or
depression
between two
lobes
or
teeth
in the
margin
of a
leaf
or petal.
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In Geography:
A
bay
of the
sea
; a
recess
in the shore.
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In Trigonometry & Trigonometric functions:
Synonym of sine.
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Origin
sinus
English
sinus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Bowel
Lung
Septum
Cavity
Aorta
Artery
Cyst
Esophagus
Nasal
Bladder
Hematoma
Foramen
Lesion
Sac
Trachea
Aneurysm
Plexus
Bronchial
Sphincter
Ligament
Lobe
Nerve
Oesophagus
Stenosis
Abdomen
Larynx
Respiratory
Medulla
Incision
Epithelium
Mucus
Fossa
Posterior
Rectal
Vein
Pharynx
Pulmonary
Colon
Esophageal
Urethra
Gland
Arteries
Ventricular
Thoracic
Thorax
Gastric
Ureter
Sulcus
Airway
Laryngeal
Tympanic Membrane
Saliva Gland
Cardiac Tamponade
Eustachian Tubes
Postnasal Drip
Canker Sore
Parotid Gland
Urinary Tract
Spinal Cord
Common Bile Duct
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Rhymes
Minus
Sinus
Dryness
Slyness
Highness
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