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processed | foramen |

As an adjective processed

is that has completed a required process.

As a verb processed

is (process).

As a noun foramen is

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

processed

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That has completed a required process.
    • The processed data can now be used to generate statistics.
    The bank returned her processed application by mail.
  • Modified through manufacture such as refinement or food processing.
    • Processed foods are of dubious nutritional value.

    Synonyms

    * (modified through manufacture ): refined, manufactured

    Antonyms

    * unprocessed * (modified through manufacture ): natural

    Derived terms

    * processed foods

    Related terms

    * synthetic

    Verb

    (head)
  • (process)

    • 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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