Term Name: | interventricular foramen of heart |
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Synonyms: | interventricular foramen, primary interventricular foramen |
Definition: | A temporary opening between the developing ventricles of the heart. The ventricles arise as a single cavity is divided by the developing interventricular septum. Before the septum closes completely, the remaining opening between the two ventricles is termed the interventricular foramen. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0013152] |