Definition of foramen

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Foramen (n.) A small opening, perforation, or orifice; a fenestra..

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Jugular :: "Jugular (a.) Of or pertaining to the jugular vein; as, the jugular foramen..
Axis :: Axis (n.) Also used of the body only of the vertebra, which is prolonged anteriorly within the foramen of the first vertebra or atlas, so as to form the odontoid process or peg which serves as a pivot for the atlas and head to turn upon..
Porta :: Porta (n.) The foramen of Monro.
Foramen :: Foramen (n.) A small opening, perforation, or orifice; a fenestra..
Basion :: Basion (n.) The middle of the anterior margin of the great foramen of the skull.
Endostome :: Endostome (n.) The foramen or passage through the inner integument of an ovule.
Incisor :: Incisor (a.) Adapted for cutting; of or pertaining to the incisors; incisive; as, the incisor nerve; an incisor foramen; an incisor tooth..
Ovule :: Ovule (n.) The rudiment of a seed. It grows from a placenta, and consists of a soft nucleus within two delicate coatings. The attached base of the ovule is the hilum, the coatings are united with the nucleus at the chalaza, and their minute orifice is the foramen..
Obturator :: Obturator (a.) Serving as an obturator; closing an opening; pertaining to, or in the region of, the obturator foramen; as, the obturator nerve..
Infraorbital :: Infraorbital (a.) Below the orbit; as, the infraorbital foramen; the infraorbital nerve..
Opisthion :: Opisthion (n.) The middle of the posterior, or dorsal, margin of the great foramen of the skull..
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