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Respiratory System > Nose > Paranasal Sinuses > Maxillary Sinus

Preferred term

Maxillary Sinus  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The air space located in the body of the MAXILLARY BONE near each cheek. Each maxillary sinus communicates with the middle passage (meatus) of the NASAL CAVITY on the same side.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • Antrum of Highmore
  • Maxillary Antrum

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LLSC15RW-D

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