Foramen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004585",
  "term": "Foramen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A natural opening or passage, especially one into or through a bone, that allows for the passage of structures like blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments. In developmental toxicology, the incomplete closure or abnormal formation of a foramen, such as the foramen ovale in the heart or foramina in the skull, is considered a malformation. The largest foramen in the human skull is the foramen magnum.",
  "synonyms": [
    "foramina"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "spinal cord",
    "spinal column"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 757 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/foramen/"
}