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SINUSES

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Sinuses.

Sinuses - as a noun

An abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fistula

Any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodily cavitycavitycavum
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
venous sinus
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
canalchannelductepithelial duct
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Allergies can cause inflammation in the sinuses."
"My sinuses are always congested in the springtime."
"He has a constant headache due to his blocked sinuses."
"Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses."
"I experience pain and pressure in my sinuses when I have a cold."
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Word Game Points

Is SINUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sinuses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SINUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is SINUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sinuses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SINUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SINUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sinuses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SINUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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