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fossette

American  
[fo-set, faw-] / fɒˈsɛt, fɔ- /

noun

  1. a small hollow or depression, as in a bivalve shell; dimple.

  2. Pathology. a small, deep corneal ulcer.

fossette British  
/ fɒˈsɛt /

noun

  1. anatomy a small depression or fossa, as in a bone

  2. pathol a small deep ulcer of the cornea

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Etymology

Origin of fossette

1840–50; < French: dimple, small cavity. See fosse, -ette

Example Sentences

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But the muscular prominence is formed by the united radial extensors, and the fossette, because of the permanent pronation of the forearm, is scarcely recognisable.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

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