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Foramen vs Lingula - What's the difference?

foramen | lingula |

As a noun foramen

is (anatomy) an opening, an orifice; a short passage.

As a proper noun lingula is

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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

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    lingula

    English

    (wikipedia lingula)

    Noun

    (lingulae)
  • (anatomy) Any of several tongue-shaped bony structures, especially that which forms the anterior border of the mandibular foramen.

    • Anagrams

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