Foramen

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪmÉ™n
• IPA: /fəˈɹeɪ.mÉ›n/

Origin

From Latin forāmen ("aperture, opening").

Full definition of foramen

Noun

1. (anatomy) an opening, an orifice; a short passage.The skull contains a number of foramina through which arteries, veins, nerves, and other structures enter and exit.

Derived terms

• foramen magnum
• foramen of Monro
• foramen of Winslow
• foramen ovale
• foraminate

Anagrams

• foreman
• name for