Preferred Label : Maxillary Sinus;
NCIt synonyms : Apertura Sinus Maxillaris; Sinus, Maxillary; Antrum Highmori; Antrum of Highmori; Antrum, Maxillary; Antrum of Highmore;
NCIt related terms : Sinus(es), Maxillary; Maxillary sinus structure (body structure); sinus maxilliaris;
NCIt definition : A pyramidal-shaped, thin-walled, air-filled cavity located in the maxilla. It is lined
by mucus membrane and periosteum (mucoperiosteum) which contains cilia. It is adjacent
to the nasal cavity and communicates with the middle meatus of the nose. It is the
largest paranasal sinus and is composed of three recesses: alveolar, zygomatic, and
infraorbital.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of paranasal sinus (a hollow space in the bones around the nose).
There are two large maxillary sinuses, one in each of the maxillary bones, which are
in the cheek area next to the nose. The maxillary sinuses are lined with cells that
make mucus to keep the nose from drying out.; CDISC: A pyramidal-shaped, thin-walled, air-filled cavity located in the maxilla.
It is lined by mucus membrane and periosteum (mucoperiosteum) which contains cilia.
It is adjacent to the nasal cavity and communicates with the middle meatus of the
nose. It is the largest paranasal sinus and is composed of three recesses: alveolar,
zygomatic, and infraorbital. (NCI); UBERON: One of the paired paranasal sinuses, located in the body of the maxilla, communicating
with the middle meatus of the nasal cavity.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000557102; 15924003;
Origin ID : C12275;
UMLS CUI : C0024957;
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- Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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