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Ethmoidal 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 ethmoidal sinus is located in the nasal cavity and is divided into numerous small air cells.
  • An infection in the ethmoidal sinus can cause pain and pressure in the face and nasal area.
  • The ethmoidal sinus is responsible for producing mucus that helps to filter the air we breathe.
  • Inflammation of the ethmoidal sinus, also known as ethmoiditis, can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection.
  • A tumor in the ethmoidal sinus can cause symptoms such as nasal congestion, loss of smell, and facial pain.

Synonyms

  • Sinus Ethmoidales
  • Ethmoid Sinus

Hypernyms

  • Sinus
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