Foramen
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A small opening, perforation, or orifice; a fenestra. Foramenof Monro (Anat.), the opening from each lateral into the thirdventricle of the brain.-- Foramen of Winslow (Anat.), the opening connecting the sac of theomentum with the general cavity of the peritoneum.
Foramen meaning & definition 1 of Foramen.
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An opening, hole, or passage, especially in a bone.
Foramen meaning & definition 2 of Foramen.
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a natural passage in the body, especially into a bone
Foramen meaning & definition 3 of Foramen.