Definition of sinusoid
1 : sine curve, sine wave
2 [New Latin sinus] : a minute endothelium-lined space or passage for blood in the tissues of an organ (such as the liver)
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Origin and Etymology of sinusoid
Medieval Latin sinus sine
First Known Use: 1823
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