Meaning & use
foramen of Monro
A small channel in the brain that connects the lateral ventricles to the third ventricle, allowing cerebrospinal fluid to flow.
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A blockage in the foramen of Monro can cause fluid to build up dangerously in the brain.
The surgeon carefully navigated near the foramen of Monro during the delicate procedure.
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The structure is named after Alexander Monro, the Scottish anatomist who first described it; 'Monro' is capitalized as part of the proper name.
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