foramen
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noun \fə-ˈrā-mən\ plural fo·ram·i·na \-ˈra-mə-nə\ or fo·ra·mens \-ˈrā-mənz\
Definition of FORAMEN
: a small opening, perforation, or orifice : fenestra
— fo·ram·i·nal \fə-ˈra-mə-nəl\ or fo·ram·i·nous \-mə-nəs\ adjective
Origin of FORAMEN
Latin foramin-, foramen, from forare to bore — more at bore
First Known Use: 1671
fo·ra·men
noun \fə-ˈrā-mən\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; fo·ram·i·na \-ˈram-ə-nə\ (audio pronunciation)or ; fo·ra·mens \-ˈrā-mənz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of FORAMEN
: a small opening, perforation, or orifice : fenestra 1
—fo·ram·i·nal \fə-ˈram-ən-əl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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