Definition of Sinusoid

1. Noun. Tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ.

Generic synonyms: Passage, Passageway

2. Noun. The curve of y=sin x.
Exact synonyms: Sine Curve
Generic synonyms: Undulation, Wave
Derivative terms: Sinusoidal

Definition of Sinusoid

1. n. The curve whose ordinates are proportional to the sines of the abscissas, the equation of the curve being y = a sin x. It is also called the curve of sines.

Definition of Sinusoid

1. a mathematical curve [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sinusoid

1. The curve whose ordinates are proportional to the sines of the abscissas, the equation of the curve being y = a sin x. It is also called the curve of sines. Origin: Sinus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sinusoid

sinuously
sinuousness
sinuousnesses
sinupalliate
sinus
sinus
sinusal
sinuses
sinuses
sinuses of dura mater
sinusitis
sinusitis
sinusitises
sinuslike
sinusoid (current term)
sinusoid (current term)
sinusoidal
sinusoidal
sinusoidally
sinusoidal capillary
sinusoidal projection
sinusoids
sinusotomy
sinus alae parvae
sinus anales
sinus aortae
sinus arrest
sinus arrhythmia
sinus barotrauma
sinus bradycardia

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