sinusoid
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A small blood vessel with a thin wall that lets blood flow slowly through organs like the liver
- noun
- /ˈsaɪnəˌsɔɪd/
- Specialized
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sinusoide
- Their study showed histopathologic findings in which the epithelium was found to be intact, with near-total elimination of the seromucinous glands and venous sinusoids.
Examples
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In the liver, blood flows through specialized structures known as sinusoids, which allow for nutrient exchange.
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Venous vessels and sinusoids
Academic text (2008) -
Of note, marked haemophagocytosis was detected within the spleen sinuses and liver sinusoids.
Academic text (2000) -
The spleen contains sinusoids that filter blood and remove old or damaged red blood cells.
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Researchers found that sinusoids in the bone marrow play a crucial role in the production of blood cells.
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Etymology
Sinusoid comes from Latin sinus 'bay' or 'fold' and the ending -oid meaning 'like'. So in anatomy a sinusoid is a tiny blood vessel that looks like a small bay or open space where blood moves slowly.