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lumen - the central opening within a tube or hollow organ.

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The central opening in a vessel through which fluid flows is called a lumen. Examples of Lumina in the body are the inside of arteries and veins or the inside of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Q: What is the central opening within a tube or vessel?
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