| perforans | A term applied to several muscles and nerves which, in their course, perforate other structures. Origin: L. Perforating (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ramus perforans | Arterial branches which penetrate a wall or pass from the anterior to the posterior aspect or compartment of a structure such as the hand or foot to anastomose or be distributed. Synonym: ramus perforans, perforating peroneal artery. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ramus perforans arteriae fibularis | <anatomy, artery> The branch of the peroneal artery that perforates the interosseous membrane just above the anterior tibiofibular ligament. Synonym: ramus perforans arteriae fibularis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| malum perforans pedis | <dermatology, neurology> Perforating ulcer of the foot occurring in certain neuropathies. (05 Mar 2000) |
| elastosis perforans serpiginosa | Circinate groups of asymptomatic keratotic papules; the epidermis is thickened around a central plug of dermal elastic tissue which is extruded through the epidermis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| folliculitis nares perforans | Inflammation of a hair follicle in the nose; the infection extends to, and perforates, the cutaneous surface. (05 Mar 2000) |