dural sinus
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dural sinus thrombosis — sinus t … Medical dictionary
Dural arteriovenous fistula — Classification and external resources This dural arteriovenous fistula of the superior sagittal sinus drains into subarachnoid veins and is classified as Borden type IIIb. DiseasesDB … Wikipedia
sinus of the dura mater — n any of numerous venous channels (as the sagittal sinuses, straight sinus, and transverse sinuses) that are situated between the two layers of the dura mater, that have no valves, and that drain blood from the brain and the bones forming the… … Medical dictionary
Dural venous sinuses — Vein: Dural venous sinuses Dural veins … Wikipedia
sinus transversus — noun a paired dural sinus; terminates in the sigmoid sinus • Syn: ↑transverse sinus • Hypernyms: ↑venous sinus, ↑sinus … Useful english dictionary
sinus sigmoideus — noun an S shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones • Syn: ↑sigmoid sinus • Hypernyms: ↑venous sinus, ↑sinus … Useful english dictionary
Sinus (anatomy) — Sinus is Latin for bay , pocket , curve , or bosom . In anatomy, the term is used in various contexts. A sinus is a sack or cavity in any organ or tissue, or an abnormal cavity or passage caused by the destruction of tissue. In common usage,… … Wikipedia
Sinus — may refer to:In anatomy, where a sinus is a sac or cavity in any organ or tissue: *Sinus (anatomy), description of the general term *Anal sinuses, the furrows which separate the columns in the rectum *Paranasal sinuses, air cavities in the… … Wikipedia
sinus — 1. [TA] A channel for the passage of blood or lymph, without the coats of an ordinary vessel; e.g., blood passages in the gravid uterus or those in the cerebral meninges. 2. [TA] A cavity or … Medical dictionary
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis — Classification and external resources Dural veins ICD 10 I63.6, I … Wikipedia
