foramina

Noun

The word is derived from foramen

Meaning

of Foramen

Source: Webster's dictionary

Phrases with the word

Examples

Another feature is the hard palate, which always, in contrast to the higher mammals' foramina, have more openings. Source: Internet

Its anterior surface is flat and smooth, whilst its posterior is perforated by numerous foramina and its surface rough, to give attachment to the ligament of the neck. Source: Internet

Galen observed that fish had multitudes of openings (foramina), big enough to admit gases, but too fine to give passage to water. Source: Internet

There are many holes in the skull called "foramina" by which the nerves can exit the skull. Source: Internet

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