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Preferred term

Foramen Ovale  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An opening in the wall between the right and the left upper chambers (HEART ATRIA) of a fetal heart. Oval foramen normally closes soon after birth; when it fails to close the condition is called PATENT OVAL FORAMEN.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Oval Foramen

In other languages

  • French

  • Foramen ovale du coeur
  • Trou de Botal
  • Trou ovale

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WDBD2Q84-Z

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