Foramen Ovale [foramen ovale]

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Oval Foramen

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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.

DUI
D054085 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0009968
History note
2008; use HEART SEPTUM 1991-2007
Public note
2008; see HEART SEPTUM 1991-2007