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Meaning of jugular foramen

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

jugular

Pronunciation:/ˈdʒʌɡ.jə.lə//ˈdʒʌɡ.jə.lɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A jugular vein.

  2. (by extension) Any critical vulnerability.

    Example: It was vicious; he went for the jugular.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relating to, or located near, the neck or throat.

  2. (of fish) Having ventral fins attached under the throat.

  3. Relating to juggling.