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convex /con·vex/ (kon´veks) having a rounded, somewhat elevated surface.convex´ity
con·vex (knvks, kn-vks)
adj.
Having a surface or boundary that curves or bulges outward, as the exterior of a sphere.

con·vexi·ty n.

convex
Etymology: L, convextus, vaulted
having a surface that curves outward. Compare concave.

convex [kon´veks]
having a rounded, somewhat elevated surface.

convex (konveks´),
adj having a surface that curves outward.

convex
having a rounded, somewhat elevated surface.

convex face
convex sole
see dropped sole.

convex 
Having a surface curved like the exterior of a sphere. See converging lens; convex mirror.


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flattened or convex sole, visible rings in the hoof wall, separation between hoof wall and sole).
 
 
 
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