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paranasal si·nus

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  1. paranasal sinus, sinus paranasales, nasal sinusnoun

    any of the paired sinuses in the bones of the face adjacent to the nasal cavity that are lined with mucous membrane that is continuous with the lining of the nasal cavities

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  1. paranasal sinusnoun

    A number of air-filled spaces, or sinuses, within the bones of the skull and face.

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  1. paranasal sinus

    A paranasal sinus is one of the air-filled spaces, lined by respiratory epithelium, within the bones surrounding the nose. They are connected to the nasal cavity and involved in functions such as the production of mucus, making the skull lighter, aiding in voice resonance, and providing a buffer against facial trauma. These sinuses include the maxillary, frontal, ethmoidal, and sphenoidal sinuses.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of paranasal sinus in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of paranasal sinus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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  • paranasální dutina, vedlejší dutina nosní, paranazální dutina, vedlejší dutinaCzech
  • NasennebenhöhleGerman
  • nenän sivuonteloFinnish
  • sinus paranasalFrench
  • seno paranasaleItalian
  • пазуха носаRussian

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