sinus

Noun

Meaning

of Sinus

An opening; a hollow; a bending.

A bay of the sea; a recess in the shore.

A cavity; a depression.

A cavity in a bone or other part, either closed or with a narrow opening.

A dilated vessel or canal.

A narrow, elongated cavity, in which pus is collected; an elongated abscess with only a small orifice.

A depression between adjoining lobes.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

fistula venous sinus dimple basin lumen depression intaglio dent pus opening circle hole curve bow cavity
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Antonyms

mount galaxy mountain world increase headland
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Hypernyms

canal channel passage cavity duct passageway

Hyponyms

maxillary sinus paranasal sinus sigmoid sinus frontal sinus cavernous sinus coronary sinus

Phrases with the word

sick sinus cubus sinus hyponomic sinus pilonidal sinus sinus circularis sellae turcicae sinus tachycardia

Derivatives

sinus sinuses

Anagrams

nisus

Examples

If you asked her (Margaret Thatcher) about Sinai, she would probably think it was the plural for sinus. Jonathan Aitken

A contrast-enhanced MRV (ATECO) scan has a high detection rate for abnormal transverse sinus stenoses. citation These stenoses can be more adequately identified and assessed with catheter cerebral venography and manometry. Source: Internet

A persistent sinus tract may remain as a vestigial remnant of the tubular development of the thyroid gland. Source: Internet

Assuming you have no issues with your septum or other points of sinus breathing pathways, this is actually the ideal form for breathing while engaging in strenuous physical activity. Source: Internet

Coarse particles are filtered by the upper airways and can cause eye and sinus irritation as well as sore throat and coughing. Source: Internet

Although, when I have continuous sinus headaches for days, I remind myself that I am fortunate not to suffer from migraines. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

sinupallial sinupalliate sinuplasty sinus brady sinus cavernosus sinus cavity