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interventricular foramen

interventricular foramen

9.2
A small opening in the brain that lets fluid flow between the side ventricles and the third ventricle
  • noun
  • /ˌɪntərvɛnˈtrɪkjələr fəˈreɪmən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : foramen interventricular
  • During the procedure, the surgeon examined the patient's interventricular foramen for any signs of blockage.

Examples

  • The interventricular foramen allows cerebrospinal fluid to flow between the lateral and third ventricles.

  • The interventricular foramen allows cerebrospinal fluid to flow between the ventricles.

  • A tumor near the interventricular foramen can impede the normal movement of brain fluids.

  • In humans, there are two interventricular foramina connecting the lateral ventricles.

  • The doctor explained that the interventricular foramen allows cerebrospinal fluid to flow between the ventricles of the brain.

  • An obstruction in the interventricular foramen can lead to serious neurological issues.

  • During the surgery, the surgeon carefully navigated around the interventricular foramen to avoid damaging surrounding structures.

Synonyms

Monro's foramen
vsinterventricular foramen
  • Specialized
9.9

A small opening in the brain that lets spinal fluid flow from the side ventricles to the middle ventricle

is identical in meaning but uses a different naming form
foramen of Monro
vsinterventricular foramen
  • Specialized
9.9

A small passage in the brain that lets fluid move from each side to the middle

shares exact meaning but appears as an alternate name order

Surface Forms

interventricular foramen singular
interventricular foramina plural

Morphology

interventricular + foramen

The meaning is compositionally predictable: 'interventricular' means 'between ventricles' and 'foramen' means 'an opening', so the phrase straightforwardly denotes an opening between ventricles. Although medical/technical, the sense follows standard modifier + noun composition and would be understandable to a learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Interventricular foramen literally names a small foramen, a 'opening' between the brain's ventricles, the spaces that hold brain fluid. Imagine a tiny doorway that lets brain fluid move from the side rooms into the middle room, so the term means the small holes that connect the side and middle ventricles.