noun🔗ShareSinusA pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue, especially the paranasal sinus."My sinuses are blocked, so I have a stuffy nose. "Mes sinus sont bouchés, j'ai donc le nez bouché.anatomyorganbodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSinusA channel for transmitting venous blood."The doctor examined the sinuses in my head to check for congestion that could be affecting blood flow. "Le médecin a examiné les sinus dans ma tête pour vérifier s'il y avait une congestion qui pourrait affecter la circulation sanguine.anatomyphysiologyorganbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSinusA notch or depression between two lobes or teeth in the margin of an organ."The biologist pointed out the small sinuses on the edge of the maple leaf, where the lobes met. "Le biologiste a souligné les petits sinus sur le bord de la feuille d'érable, là où les lobes se rencontraient.anatomyphysiologyorganbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSinusAn abnormal cavity or passage such as a fistula, caused by the destruction of tissue."The surgery created sinuses in his jaw, making chewing difficult. "La chirurgie a créé des sinus dans sa mâchoire, rendant la mastication difficile.anatomyorganbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBaie, anseA bay of the sea; a recess in the shore."The small sailboats bobbed gently in the sinuses of the rocky coastline, sheltered from the open sea. "Les petits voiliers tanguaient doucement dans les baies de la côte rocheuse, à l'abri de la haute mer.geographynauticaloceannatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading