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Stirnhöhle

frontal sinus

noun SHTEERN-hoe-le Rare

Usage Note

Stirnhöhle is one of the four paranasal sinuses, located behind the forehead. Stirnhöhlenentzündung (frontal sinusitis) is a very common complaint in winter months, making the term a practical health-vocabulary word.

Examples

"Bei einer Erkältung können sich die Stirnhöhlen entzünden."

Natural Translation

During a cold the frontal sinuses can become inflamed.

Literal Translation

During a cold can themselves the frontal-sinuses inflame.

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