foramen of winslow

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foramen of winslow - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Foramen \Fo*ra"men\, n.; pl. L. Foramina, E. Foramines. [L.,
     fr. forare to bore, pierce.]
     A small opening, perforation, or orifice; a fenestra.
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     Foramen of Monro (Anat.), the opening from each lateral
        into the third ventricle of the brain.
  
     Foramen of Winslow (Anat.), the opening connecting the sac
        of the omentum with the general cavity of the peritoneum.
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