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Foramen
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Fo-ra′men
,Noun.
pl. L.
Foramina
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, E. Foramines
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. [L., fr.
forare
to bore, pierce.] A small opening, perforation, or orifice; a fenestra.
Foramen of Monro
(Anat.)
, the opening from each lateral into the third ventricle of the brain.
– Foramen of Winslow
(Anat.)
, the opening connecting the sac of the omentum with the general cavity of the peritoneum.