sinus (Meaning)

Wordnet

sinus (n)

an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface

any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull

a wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel

Webster

sinus (pl.)

of Sinus

Webster

sinus (n.)

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.

Synonyms & Antonyms of sinus

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sinus Sentence Examples

  1. The patient's persistent sinus pain made breathing difficult.
  2. Antibiotics were prescribed to treat the sinus infection.
  3. The sinus cavity is located around the nasal passages.
  4. Nasal congestion is a common symptom associated with sinus problems.
  5. A sinus headache can cause intense pressure and pain around the eyes.
  6. Chronic sinus inflammation can lead to scarring and difficulty breathing.
  7. The doctor recommended nasal irrigation to help clear clogged sinuses.
  8. The sinus surgery was successful in alleviating the patient's pain.
  9. Allergies can trigger sinus inflammation and discomfort.
  10. Maxillary sinuses are located below the eye sockets and contribute to the production of mucus.

FAQs About the word sinus

an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface, any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull, a wide chann

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The patient's persistent sinus pain made breathing difficult.

Antibiotics were prescribed to treat the sinus infection.

The sinus cavity is located around the nasal passages.

Nasal congestion is a common symptom associated with sinus problems.