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Foramen vs Pore - What's the difference?

foramen | pore |

As nouns the difference between foramen and pore

is that foramen is (anatomy) an opening, an orifice; a short passage while pore is fear, dread.

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

    * * ----

    pore

    English

    (wikipedia pore)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) pouren, from (etyl), from (etyl) porus, from (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A tiny opening in the skin.
  • By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many or allowing passage of a fluid.
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) poren, pouren, . See (l).

    Verb

    (por)
  • to study meticulously; to go over again and again.
  • to meditate or reflect in a steady way.
  • Derived terms
    * pore over

    Anagrams

    * * ----