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Sphenoidal Sinusitis
Definition 1
An acute or chronic inflammatory process affecting the mucous membrane of the sphenoid sinus. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Inflammation of the sphenoid sinus. This condition usually is accompanied by pansinusitis and may present itself in an acute or chronic form. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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