foramina

Noun

The word is derived from foramen

Meaning

of Foramen

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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