noun Download 🔗Share A pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue, especially the paranasal sinus. Examples : "The doctor said my headache was caused by pressure in my sinus. " anatomy organ medicine physiology body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A channel for transmitting venous blood. Examples : "The doctor examined the sinus in her patient's neck, finding a blockage that was preventing venous blood from flowing properly. " anatomy organ physiology medicine body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A notch or depression between two lobes or teeth in the margin of an organ. Examples : "The leaf had a small sinus between its two lobes, giving it a slightly indented appearance. " anatomy physiology medicine organ body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An abnormal cavity or passage such as a fistula, caused by the destruction of tissue. Examples : "The surgeon repaired the sinus that had formed in his patient's cheek after the accident. " medicine anatomy disease body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bay of the sea; a recess in the shore. Examples : "The small fishing village nestled in the sinus of the coastline, protected from the harsh open sea. " geography ocean place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
