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foramen magnum

[ mag-nuhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.
  1. the large opening in the base of the skull forming the passage from the cranial cavity to the spinal canal.

foramen magnum

noun

  1. the large opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes

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Word History and Origins

Origin of foramen magnum1

1880–85; < New Latin: literally, great hole

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Word History and Origins

Origin of foramen magnum1

New Latin: large hole

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