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sinusoid

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪnəsɔɪd/

Definition of sinusoid

noun

  • 2 Anatomy a small irregularly shaped blood vessel found in certain organs, especially the liver.

Derivatives

sinusoidal

Pronunciation: /-ˈsɔɪd(ə)l/

adjective

sinusoidally

Pronunciation: /-ˈsɔɪd(ə)li/

adverb

Origin:

early 19th century: from French sinusoïde, from Latin sinus (see sinus)

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