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ostium

/ɒstiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does ostium mean?

noun

A natural opening, especially in the heart or lungs; a foramen. In anatomy, a small opening in a bone or membrane.

Example

"The ostium of the heart is a small opening that allows blood to flow in and out."

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