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sigmoid sinus

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.02 in modern English

Syllables
sig-moid s-i-nus
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sinus on each side of the brain that is a continuation of the transverse sinus on the same side, follows an S-shaped course to the jugular foramen, and empties into the internal jugular vein.

Inflected Forms

sigmoid sinuses (plural)

Phrases

inferior petrosal sinus

Frequently Paired Words

inferior petrosal sinus

Synonyms

sinus sigmoideus

Questions

What does sigmoid sinus mean?
A sinus on each side of the brain that is a continuation of the transverse sinus on the same side, follows an S-shaped course to the jugular foramen, and empties into the internal jugular vein.

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