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sinus coronarius

 

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Noun sinus coronarius has 1 sense
  1. coronary sinus, sinus coronarius - a short sinus receiving most of the veins of the heart; empties into the right atrium
    --1 is a kind of venous sinus, sinus

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Sinus coronarius

Description:

Sinus coronarius is a term used in anatomy to refer to the coronary sinus, a large vein located on the posterior part of the heart.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Anatomy

Noun: The coronary sinus, a large vein situated on the back of the heart that receives blood from the cardiac veins and returns it to the right atrium.

Sample Sentence 1:

The sinus coronarius is responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the heart muscle back into circulation.

Sample Sentence 2:

Surgeons may need to access the sinus coronarius during certain cardiac procedures.

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