Meaning & use
transverse sinus
One of two channels in the skull that drain venous blood from the brain toward the jugular veins.
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The MRI scan showed no blockage in the patient's transverse sinus.
A blood clot in the transverse sinus can cause severe headaches and pressure in the skull.
A note on using this word
The transverse sinuses are part of the brain's dural venous sinus system and are studied mainly in anatomy and medicine.
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