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sinus

/ˈsaɪ.nəs/

Translations

sinusnoun

sinuses

/ˈsaɪ.nəs/

The doctor examined the patient's sinus for any signs of infection.

Врач осмотрел синус пациента на наличие признаков инфекции.

She had a headache due to a blocked sinus.

У нее болела голова из-за заблокированной пазухи.

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Synonyms

sinusadjective

/ˈsaɪ.nəs/

Used attributively in phrases such as "sinus infection" or "sinus headache" to describe something relating to the paranasal sinuses.

sinusnoun

A cavity within a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities.

The doctor examined the patient's sinus to check for any signs of infection.

A channel for the passage of blood or lymph, without the distinct walls of an ordinary vessel.

The sinus in the liver helps in the circulation of blood.

A curve or bend in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature.

The map showed a sinus in the river where it meandered through the valley.

A recess or indentation between two lobes or projections of a leaf, petal, or other plant organ.

The deep sinus on each side of the maple leaf makes the lobes appear sharply pointed.

sinusadjective

Relating to, involving, or affecting the paranasal sinuses.

She took medication to relieve her sinus congestion.