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Foramen vs Fossette - What's the difference?

foramen | fossette |

As nouns the difference between foramen and fossette

is that foramen is (anatomy) an opening, an orifice; a short passage while fossette is a little hollow; a dimple.

foramen

English

Noun

(foramina)
  • (anatomy) an opening, an orifice; a short passage.
    • The skull contains a number of foramina through which arteries, veins, nerves, and other structures enter and exit.

    Derived terms

    * foramen magnum * foramen of Monro * foramen of Winslow * foramen ovale * foraminate

    See also

    * meatus

    Anagrams

    * * ----

    fossette

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A little hollow; a dimple.
  • (medicine) A small, deep-centred ulcer of the transparent cornea.
  • (dentistry) A small depression in the crown of a tooth