Definition of Cavernous sinus

1. Noun. Either of a pair of large venous sinuses in the cranial cavity.

Exact synonyms: Sinus Cavernosus
Generic synonyms: Sinus, Venous Sinus

Medical Definition of Cavernous sinus

1. Contents: III oculomotor n., IV trochlear n., V-1 ophthalmic n. (trigeminal n.), V-2 maxillary n. (trigeminal n.), VI abducens n. Note: mandibular n. (V-3) passes through foramen rotundum (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cavernous Sinus

cavernous branch of internal carotid artery
cavernous groove
cavernous haemangioma
cavernous haemangioma of liver
cavernous lymphangiectasis
cavernous part of internal carotid artery
cavernous plexus of conchae
cavernous rale
cavernous resonance
cavernous respiration
cavernous rhonchus
cavernous sinus (current term)
cavernous sinus branch of internal carotid artery
cavernous sinus syndrome
cavernous sinus thrombosis
cavernous tissue
cavernous transfer of portal vein
cavernous voice
cavernous voice sound
cavernously
caverns
cavernulous
cavers

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