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noun
A sinus on each side of the brain that is a continuation of the transverse sinus on the same side, follows an S-shaped course to the jugular foramen, and empties into the internal jugular vein.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences
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noun
an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sinus sigmoideus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: venous sinus, sinus
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