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What words have the root sinus?

The root "sinus" comes from Latin and means "curve, fold, hollow, or cavity." Here are some words that use this root:

Medical Terms:

* Sinus: This refers to a cavity or hollow space in the body, especially in the skull.

* Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinuses.

* Sinusoidal: Relating to or resembling a sine wave, which is a curve that oscillates smoothly.

* Sinusoid: A blood vessel in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow.

* Sinus venosus: A chamber of the heart in some vertebrates.

Other Words:

* Sines: In mathematics, this refers to a trigonometric function.

* Sinuate: Having a wavy or curved edge or outline.

Note: While "sin" is sometimes used to refer to a "sinus," this is actually a different word with a different origin. The word "sin" comes from the Old English word "syn" which means "offense, transgression."

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