Foramen

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A natural hole or channel through a bone or membrane, typically permitting the passage of blood vessels or nerves.

“The scan revealed the nerve was being compressed as it passed through the foramen.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

fo·ra·men

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Synonyms

hiatus

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Wordle

FOR- prefix and ends in -MEN, containing A and E vowels in an uncommon arrangement

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points and a useful medical term that many opponents will not spot

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foreman

Words you can make from Foramen

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enamor femora foeman monera aeron afore enarm enorm fname foram forma forme frame fream frena freon manor moner morae moran morne namer norma ramon

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