si·nu·soid (s  n -soid , -ny-)n. 1. Mathematics See sine curve. 2. Anatomy Any of the venous cavities through which blood passes in various glands and organs, such as the adrenal gland and the liver. [Medieval Latin sinus, sine; see sine + -oid.] si nu·soidal (-soidl) adj.si nu·soidal·ly adv. |
sinusoid [ˈsaɪnəˌsɔɪd]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) any of the irregular terminal blood vessels that replace capillaries in certain organs, such as the liver, heart, spleen, and pancreas
2. (Mathematics) another name for sine curve
adj
resembling a sinus
[from French sinusoïde. See sinus, -oid]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | sinusoid - tiny endothelium-lined passages for blood in the tissue of an organ passageway, passage - a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass; "the nasal passages" |
| 2. | sinusoid - the curve of y=sin x undulation, wave - an undulating curve |
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