sigmoid sinus meaning

UK US /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd ˈsaɪnəs/ 4 syllables

sigmoid sinus (noun): an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones.

Definition of sigmoid sinus

  1. an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones

    Synonyms: sinus sigmoideus

    Type of: venous sinus

How to pronounce sigmoid sinus

sigmoid sinus is pronounced /ˈsɪɡmɔɪd ˈsaɪnəs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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