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Sinus

An indented area between two lobes of a structure, such as a leaf.  A notch.  Sinuses may be shallow or deep, broad or narrow.
 
Figure A.  Sinuses along edges of oak leaves.  (Quercus)
 
Figure B.  Sinus at base of leaf of large-leaved aster.
(Eurybia macrophylla)

 

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