Definition of Maxillary sinus

1. Noun. One of a pair of sinuses forming a cavity in the maxilla.

Generic synonyms: Sinus

Medical Definition of Maxillary sinus

1. A air filled cavity within the maxilla (bone that forms the face and upper jaw). The maxillary sinus is located just below the bony prominence of the cheek (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maxillary Sinus

maxillary angle
maxillary antrum
maxillary artery
maxillary artery
maxillary dentition
maxillary eminence
maxillary fractures
maxillary gland
maxillary hiatus
maxillary neoplasms
maxillary nerve
maxillary plexus
maxillary process
maxillary process of embryo
maxillary sinus (current term)
maxillary sinus (current term)
maxillary sinusitis
maxillary sinus neoplasms
maxillary sinus radiograph
maxillary surface of palatine bone
maxillary tuberosity
maxillary vein
maxillary vein
maxillas
maxillectomy
maxilliped
maxilliped
maxillipeds
maxillitis
maxillodental

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