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foramen

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foramen
a natural hole, esp one in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels pass
foramen [fə′rā·mən]
(biology)
A small opening, orifice, pore, or perforation.
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Computed tomography (CT) of the temporal bones detected a 12 x 14-mm enhancing mass with bone destruction in the left jugular foramen (figure 1).
Jugular fossa meningioma: presentation and treatment options by Rutt, Amy L.; Chen, Xiaoli; Sataloff, Robert T. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Byline: ANI Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): A catheter-based closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO)-a slight opening in the wall between the right and left atria-can help reduce the frequency and severity of disabling migraines in sufferers.
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Lau, a board certified cardiologist with Oregon Cardiology, treated the defect - called a patent foramen ovale - through a tiny puncture in the skin, according to a McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center news release.
A first for McKenzie-Willamette by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
 
 
 
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