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sinus

sinus

noun see-NUSS Rare

Origin: Latin 'sinus' (curve, bay)

Also means

sine (mathematics)

Usage Note

Sinus covers two distinct uses: in anatomy, the air cavities in the skull (les sinus nasaux), and in mathematics, the trigonometric sine function. The plural is identical in form — les sinus. Une sinusite is the common word for a sinus infection.

Examples

"J'ai les sinus complètement bouchés ce matin."

Natural Translation

My sinuses are completely blocked this morning.

Literal Translation

I-have the sinuses completely blocked this morning

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