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Foramen

Noun:

1. An opening or hole through a bone or other body part, typically allowing nerves and blood vessels to pass through.

Example sentence: The foramen magnum is a large opening at the base of the skull where the spinal cord enters.

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Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or relating to a foramen.

Example sentence: The foramenal opening in the bone allowed nerves to pass.

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Verb:

1. To create or enlarge an opening or hole, especially to provide passage for nerves or blood vessels.

Example sentence: The surgeon needs to foramen the bone to alleviate pressure on the nerves.

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