foramenovale

foramenovale
\\-ōˈva(ˌ)lē, -ˈvā(-, -ˈvä(-\ noun
Etymology: New Latin, literally, oval opening
1. : an opening in the septum between the two atria of the heart that is normally open only in the fetus
2. : an oval opening in the greater wing of the sphenoid for passage of the mandibular nerve

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  • foramenovale — foramen o·val·e (ō vălʹē, vāʹlē, väʹ ) n. An opening in the septum between the right and left atria of the heart, present in the fetus but usually closed soon after birth.   [New Latin forāmen ōvāle: Latin forāmen, opening + Medieval Latin ōvāle …   Universalium

  • foramenovale — foramen·ova·le …   English syllables

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