see|Sinus
English

Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-aɪn�s|-aɪn�s

Noun
wikipedia
en-noun|sinuses

1. anatomy A pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue, especially the paranasal sinus.
2. pathology An abnormal cavity or passage such as a fistula, caused by the destruction of tissue.

Derived terms
sinusitis

Translations
trans-top|pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue
trans-mid
trans-bottom

trans-top|abnormal cavity or passage caused by the destruction of tissue
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Catalan

Noun
sinus m

1. sine (trigonometry)

Czech

Noun
sinus m

1. sine (trigonometry)

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Dutch

Noun
sinus m

1. sine (trigonometry)

French

Pronunciation
w:IPA|IPA: /si.nys/
w:SAMPA|SAMPA: /si.nys/

Noun
sinus m

1. sine (trigonometry)

Latin

Etymology 1
Compare French sein, Italian seno, Romansch sain, Romanian sân, Spanish seno

Noun
sinus m (genitive: sinūs)

1. hollow
2. gulf, bay
3. bosom
4. curve, fold, winding
5. (clothing) fold, pocket, lap
6. heart, secret feelings

See also
pectus

Etymology 2

Noun
sīnus m (genitive: sīni)

1. large bowl

Synonyms
sinum|sīnum

Category:Latin nouns

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