Foramen vs Pore - What's the difference?

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.

(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.

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

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(wikipedia pore)

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

(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.

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

(por)

to study meticulously; to go over again and again.

to meditate or reflect in a steady way.

* pore over

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