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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

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D054085

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