porta

Meanings

Plural: portae

Noun

an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity
The part of the liver or other organ where its vessels and nerves enter; the hilum.
The foramen of Monro.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin porta (“a gate”). See port.

Synonyms

opening, orifice

Scrabble Score: 7

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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