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confluence of sinuses
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confluence /con·flu·ence/ (kon´floo-ins)
1. a running together; a meeting of streams.con´fluent
2. in embryology, the flowing of cells, a component process of gastrulation.

confluence of sinuses  the dilated point of confluence of the superior sagittal, straight, occipital, and two transverse sinuses of the dura mater.

confluence of sinuses
n.
The dilated area at the internal occipital protuberance where the superior sagittal, straight, occipital, and transverse sinuses of the dura mater meet.

confluence [kon´floo-ens]
a running together; a meeting of streams.
confluence of sinuses the dilated point of confluence of the superior sagittal, straight, occipital, and two transverse sinuses of the dura mater.

confluence
a running together; a meeting of streams.

confluence of sinuses
the dilated point of confluence of the superior sagittal, straight, occipital and two transverse sinuses of the dura mater.


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