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Sphenoid Sinus
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Definition
: One of the paired air spaces located in the body of the SPHENOID BONE behind the ETHMOID BONE in the middle of the skull. Sphenoid sinus communicates with the posterosuperior part of NASAL CAVITY on the same side.
inflammation or sinusitis
Other names
Sinus, Sphenoid