Kieferhöhle

maxillary sinus

noun KEE-fer-hoe-le Rare

Usage Note

Kieferhöhle is the largest of the paranasal sinuses, located in the cheekbones. Kieferhöhlenentzündung (maxillary sinusitis) often follows a cold and is one of the most commonly diagnosed sinus conditions, familiar from doctor's visits.

Examples

"Schmerzen in den Kieferhöhlen sind ein typisches Erkältungssymptom."

Natural Translation

Pain in the maxillary sinuses is a typical cold symptom.

Literal Translation

Pains in the maxillary-sinuses are a typical cold-symptom.

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