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paranasal sinus

/ˌpærəˈneɪzəl ˈsaɪnəs/

Tradução: Cavidades cheias de ar localizadas nos ossos do crânio e da face ao redor da cavidade nasal. Ajudam a umidificar e filtrar o ar inspirado, produzir muco e participar na ressonância da voz.

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/ˌpærəˈneɪzəl ˈsaɪnəs/C1formalmedical
  • ptCavidades cheias de ar localizadas nos ossos do crânio e da face ao redor da cavidade nasal. Ajudam a umidificar e filtrar o ar inspirado, produzir muco e participar na ressonância da voz.

A group of air-filled cavities located within the bones of the skull and face, surrounding the nasal cavity. They help humidify and filter inhaled air, produce mucus, and contribute to voice resonance.

  1. Air-filled cavities in the skullC1formal

    A group of four paired air-filled spaces surrounding the nasal cavity, lined with mucous membrane, which help humidify and filter inhaled air and lighten the skull.

    ptSeios paranasais

    • The paranasal sinuses include the frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, and sphenoid sinuses.
    • Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses is known as sinusitis.
    • The doctor examined the patient's paranasal sinuses using a CT scan.