Concept information
Preferred term
Foramen Ovale
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Foramen, Oval
- Oval Foramen
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- 2008; use HEART SEPTUM 1991-2007
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D054085
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