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paranasal sinus
(redirected from Nasal passage)

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Noun1.paranasal sinus - any of the paired sinuses in the bones of the face adjacent to the nasal cavity that are lined with mucous membrane that is continuous with the lining of the nasal cavitiesparanasal sinus - any of the paired sinuses in the bones of the face adjacent to the nasal cavity that are lined with mucous membrane that is continuous with the lining of the nasal cavities
sinus - any of various air-filled cavities especially in the bones of the skull


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