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ostium

os·ti·um [ óstee əm ] (plural os·ti·a [ óstee ə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small opening: a small pore or opening in a passage or organ of the body

2. pore in sponge: a pore or small opening in a sponge, through which water passes

[Mid-17th century. < Latin, "mouth of a river, opening"]
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