Definition of "sinusoids" [sinusoids]

• Plural form of sinusoid. (noun)

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• "This network invades the vitelline and umbilical veins, and breaks up these vessels into a series of capillary-like vessels termed sinusoids (Minot), which ramify in the meshes of the cellular network and ultimately form the venous capillaries of the liver."
• "These vessels have been called sinusoids by Minot."
• "The portions of the veins above the upper ring become interrupted by the developing liver and broken up by it into a plexus of small capillary-like vessels termed sinusoids (Minot)."