Ethmoid Sinus (Noun)
Meaning
A sinus of the meatuses of the nasal cavity (behind the bridge of the nose).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The ethmoid sinus is located in the nasal cavity and consists of numerous small air cells.
- An infection in the ethmoid sinus can cause severe headaches and facial pain.
- During endoscopic sinus surgery, the ethmoid sinus is often one of the first areas to be treated.
- A tumor in the ethmoid sinus can cause nasal congestion and difficulty breathing.
- Inflammation of the ethmoid sinus can lead to a buildup of mucus and sinus pressure.