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Sigmoid Sinus.
Sigmoid Sinus - as a noun
An s-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sinus sigmoideusExample Sentences
"The sigmoid sinus is a venous channel found in the skull."
"Intracranial hypertension can cause compression of the sigmoid sinus."
"A blood clot in the sigmoid sinus can lead to a stroke."
"The sigmoid sinus is located within the temporal bone."
"Anatomy textbooks often describe the sigmoid sinus as a continuation of the transverse sinus."
