sinusoid

1. Mathematics See sine curve.
2. Anatomy Any of the venous cavities through which blood passes in various glands and organs, such as the adrenal gland and the liver.

Origin:

Origin: Medieval Latin sinus, sine; see sine

Origin: + -oid

Related Forms:

• siˌnu·soiˈdal (-soidˈl) adjective

• siˌnu·soiˈdal·ly adverb