con·ca·vo·con·vex

(kon-kā'vō-kon'veks),

Concave on one surface and convex on the opposite surface.

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con·ca·vo·con·vex

(kŏn-kā'vō-kon-veks')

Concave on one surface and convex on the opposite surface.

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con·ca·vo·con·vex

(kŏn-kā'vō-kon'veks)

Concave on one surface and convex on the opposite surface.

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References in periodicals archive

Some particles were in point contact where carbonate cements develop, while others were in straight of concavoconvex contact.

The Distribution and Origin of Carbonate Cements in Deep-Buried Sandstones in the Central Junggar Basin, Northwest China

Shell weakly concavoconvex to almost biplanate, transverse subrectangular with maximum width slightly anterior to the hinge line; anterior commissure rectimarginate.

Stegocornu and associated brachiopods from the Silurian (Llandovery) of Central Iran/ Stegocornu ja kaasnevad brahhiopoodid Kesk-Iraani Silurist (Llandovery)

This configuration is often referred to as either a "saddle joint" or concavoconvex. Motion at this joint is derived from the differing radii of curvature of the articular surfaces, with that of the metacarpal being 33% larger than that of the trapezium.

Newest advances in the operative treatment of basal joint arthritis

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