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Definition

Magendie, François

(ma-zhen-dē' )

Fr. physiologist, 1783–1855.

foramen of M.A small opening at the caudal tip of the fourth ventricle through which cerebrospinal fluid flows from the cerebral ventricles into the subarachnoid space.

law of M.Bell law.

SEE: under Bell, Sir Charles.