sinus ethmoidales

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Noun sinus ethmoidales has 1 sense

ethmoid sinus, ethmoidal sinus, sinus ethmoidales - a sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose)
--₁ is a kind of sinus

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Sinus Ethmoidales

Definition: The ethmoid sinuses are a collection of air cells located within the ethmoid bone of the skull, forming a network between the eyes and nose.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun (Plural: Sinuses Ethmoidales)

1. (Anatomy) Any of the air-filled cavities in the ethmoid bone.

2. (Medicine) Inflammation or infection of the ethmoid sinuses, causing nasal congestion and pain around the eyes.

Sample Sentences:

The sinus ethmoidales play a crucial role in filtering and humidifying the air we breathe.
She was diagnosed with sinus ethmoidales, which required a course of antibiotics.

Sense 2:

Adjective

Pertaining to or related to the ethmoid sinuses.

Sample Sentence:

The patient complained of sinus ethmoidales pain and pressure.

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