sinus

Meanings

• noun

  A narrow, curved cavity or trench in the bones of the skull, especially those forming the walls of the nasal cavity.

  - "The sinuses are located in the skull."
  - "Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses."

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Variants

List of all variants of sinus that leads to same result
sinus , sinuses , sinus node , sinus nodes , sinus rhythm , sinus venosus , sinus venosuses , carotid sinus , carotid sinuses , coronary sinus , coronary sinuses , urogenital sinus , urogenital sinuses

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Etymology

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From Latin sinus, 'bay, cove, hollow', from sinus, 'breast'.

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Trivia

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1. There are several pairs of sinuses in the human head.

2. Sinusitis is a common condition, affecting millions of people each year.

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Related Concepts

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1. nasal cavity: The sinuses are located in the nasal cavity.

2. sinusitis: An inflammation of the sinuses is called sinusitis.

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Culture

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In medicine, sinuses are important structures in the skull that produce mucus and contribute to the sense of smell.

How to Memorize "sinus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cavity or hollow space in the skull.
   - Visualize the sinuses as curved cavities in the bones of the skull.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sinus' with the word 'cavity' or 'hollow'.
   - Think of the sinuses as small bays or coves in the skull.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'S Is Narrow Under Skull' to remember the meaning of 'sinus'.

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