Sinuously
Sinuously
Sinuously (pronounced: si·nu·ous·ly, /sɪn.ju.əs.li/) is an adverb that describes something that moves or is shaped in a winding or indirect way. The term is often used in medical contexts to describe the shape or movement of certain body parts or processes.
Etymology
The term "sinuously" is derived from the Latin word "sinuosus," which means "bending" or "winding." It has been used in English since the late 16th century.
Related Terms
- Sinuous: The adjective form of "sinuously," describing something that has many curves and turns.
- Sinuosity: A measure of how much a path, boundary, or border deviates from a straight line, or a series of straight segments.
- Sinus: A cavity within a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities.
- Sinusoid: A small blood vessel that is a type of capillary similar to a fenestrated endothelium. Sinusoids are actually classified as a type of open-pore capillary, which have larger openings in the endothelium.
Usage in Medical Context
In a medical context, "sinuously" is often used to describe the shape or movement of certain body parts or processes. For example, the blood vessels in the body often move sinuously as they transport blood to different parts of the body. Similarly, the nerves in the body can also be described as moving sinuously as they transmit signals to and from the brain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sinuously
- Wikipedia's article - Sinuously
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