perforant
/ˈpəːf(ə)rənt/ /ˈpəːf(ə)r(ə)nt/Chiefly Anatomy
adjective
Perforating; specifically (Anatomy ) designating blood vessels that perforate other structures.
Origin
Mid 18th century. Either from classical Latin perforant-, perforāns, present participle of perforāre, or from French perforant, use as adjective of present participle of perforer. Compare Italian perforante.