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cavernous sinus [′kav·ər·nəs ′sī·nəs] (anatomy) Either of a pair of venous sinuses of the dura mater located on the side of the body of the sphenoid bone. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The tumor mass involved the jugular foramen inferiorly and extended into the cavernous sinus surrounding the carotid artery. He says most cerebral-temperature regulation takes place in the cavernous sinus just below the brain, where arteries with warm blood come in contact with veins containing blood cooled by evaporation from nasal mucus and facial sweat. The tumor's location between the carotid artery, optic chiasm, pituitary gland, and cavernous sinus made en bloc resection impossible. |
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