sinusoid — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A curve having the shape of a sine wave.

   Examples

   Temperature during the week can be represented with a sinusoid.

2. Any of several channels through which venous blood passes in various organs.

   Examples

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   Ren et al. 36 insisted that human MSC can differentiate into hepatocyte-like cells but do not accelerate the capillarization and venularization of hepatic sinusoids, finally leading to the partial improvement of liver function in mice with CCl4-mediated chronic liver fibrosis.

Adjective

1. Sinusoidal.

2. Characteristic of a sinus.

Noun

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

   Broader terms

   passagepassageway

2. the curve of y=sin x

   Synonyms

   sine curve

   Broader terms

   waveundulation