ostium

noun

A small opening or orifice, as in a body organ or passage.

noun

Any of the small openings or pores in a sponge, through which water is drawn in.

noun

An opening or entrance; a mouth; an os.

noun

In zoology: In sponges, the opening of an incurrent canal.

noun

An opening; a passage.

noun

A small opening or orifice, as in a body organ or passage.

noun

Any of the small openings or pores in a sponge.