fossette

[ fo-set, faw- ]

noun

1. a small hollow or depression, as in a bivalve shell; dimple.
2. Pathology. a small, deep corneal ulcer.

fossette

/ fɒˈsɛt /

noun

1. anatomy a small depression or fossa, as in a bone
2. pathol a small deep ulcer of the cornea

Word History and Origins

Origin of fossette¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fossette¹

C19: from French: dimple, from fosse ditch

Example Sentences

However, the fossette itself is shallow and soon disappears with slight wear.

From Project Gutenberg

There is occasionally a saucer-shaped plate or platform just under the cardinal teeth and within the shell, called the fossette.

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Within, the strong cardinal teeth are placed upon a long fossette.

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In this species the cartilage fossette is the same as in Mactra; the marginal teeth are feeble, and there are no laterals.

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