xoang
Definition
- Noun:
- Sinus: A cavity or hollow space within the bones of the skull or face, often connected to the nasal passages.
- Melody / Tune (archaic): An old term for a piece of music, a melody, or a musical mode.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Viêm xoang là một bệnh phổ biến. (Sinusitis is a common disease.)
- Cơn đau có thể do áp lực trong xoang. (The pain may be due to pressure in the sinus.)
- Noun (Music, Archaic):
- Khúc nhạc được soạn theo một xoang cổ. (The piece was composed in an ancient musical mode.)
Advanced Usage
- "Xoang mặt": facial sinuses.
- Chụp CT để kiểm tra các xoang mặt. (A CT scan is used to examine the facial sinuses.)
- "Xoang trán": frontal sinus.
- Áp xe xoang trán rất nguy hiểm. (A frontal sinus abscess is very dangerous.)
Variants and Related Words
- Viêm xoang (n): sinusitis.
- Anh ấy đang điều trị viêm xoang. (He is being treated for sinusitis.)
- Xoang mũi (n): nasal sinus.
- Không khí lưu thông qua các xoang mũi. (Air circulates through the nasal sinuses.)
Synonyms
- Cavity: a hollow space within the body.
- Sinus: specifically for anatomical hollows.
- Melody / Air (archaic): a sequence of musical notes.
Related Idioms
(This word is primarily technical and does not commonly appear in idioms. Its usage is largely confined to medical/anatomical or historical/musical contexts.)