1. curves that have the shape of a sine wave; mathematical functions representing periodic oscillations
Usage: mathematics; physics
2. small blood vessels with thin walls that allow exchange of materials between blood and tissues
Usage: anatomy; biology

Examples

• The engineer analyzed the sinusoids to understand the electrical signal patterns.
• Sinusoids are fundamental in describing alternating current waveforms.
• The mathematics teacher explained how sinusoids represent periodic motion.
• Blood flows through sinusoids in the liver, allowing for filtration.
• The spleen contains sinusoids that help filter old blood cells.
• Sinusoids in bone marrow facilitate the exchange of blood components.