paracavernous

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ cavernous.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ævə(ɹ)nəs

Adjective

paracavernous (not comparable)

1. On the far side of the cavernous sinus
   • 2016 January 30, “Prognostic Value of Cavernous Sinus Invasion in Patients with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Treated with Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     The cavernoussinus contains a complicated and crucial network that consists of the carotid artery, venous plexus and cranial nerves, which communicate in a complicated manner with various paracavernous venous channels.