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)
fistula10Any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodily cavitycavity14cavumHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A wide channel containing blood; does not have the coating of an ordinary blood vessel
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
venous sinusHypernyms (Closely Related)
canal7channel12duct7epithelial ductHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is SINUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sinuses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSINUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SINUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sinuses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSINUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
