foramen

noun fo·ra·men \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-n^əl\ or fo·ram·i·nous \-mə-nəs\ adjective

Latin foramin-, foramen, from forare to bore — more at bore

First Known Use: 1671

Medical Dictionary

noun fo·ra·men \fə-ˈrā-mən\

plural fo·ram·i·na \-ˈram-ə-nə\ or fo·ra·mens \-ˈrā-mənz\

: a small opening, perforation, or orifice : fenestra 1

—fo·ram·i·nal \fə-ˈram-ən-^əl\ adjective

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