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nasal sinus

/ˈneɪzəl ˈsaɪnəs/

Tradução: Refere-se aos seios paranasais, cavidades cheias de ar localizadas nos ossos do crânio e da face, conectadas à cavidade nasal. Ajudam a umidificar e filtrar o ar inspirado e participam na ressonância da voz.

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/ˈneɪzəl ˈsaɪnəs/C1formalmedical
  • ptRefere-se aos seios paranasais, cavidades cheias de ar localizadas nos ossos do crânio e da face, conectadas à cavidade nasal. Ajudam a umidificar e filtrar o ar inspirado e participam na ressonância da voz.

Refers to the paranasal sinuses, which are air-filled cavities located within the bones of the skull and face, connected to the nasal cavity. They help humidify and filter inhaled air, and contribute to voice resonance.

  1. Paranasal sinusesB2formal

    Air-filled cavities located within the bones of the skull around the nasal cavity, lined with mucous membrane.

    ptSeios paranasais

    • The doctor examined the patient's nasal sinuses for signs of infection.
    • Chronic inflammation of the nasal sinuses can cause sinusitis.
    • The nasal sinuses help to humidify and warm inhaled air.