sinusoid
See sinusoid in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- Mathematics See sine curve.
- 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
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Related Forms:
- siˌnu·soiˈdal (-soidˈl) adjective
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