fossula
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fossula
[fos´u-lah] (pl. fos´sulae) (L.)a small fossa.
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fos·su·la
, pl.fos·su·lae
(fos'yū-lă, -lē), [TA]1. A small fossa.
2. A minor fissure or slight depression on the surface of the cerebrum.
Synonym(s): fossette (1)
[L. dim. of fossa, ditch]
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fossula
A small pit or depression.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
fos·su·la
, pl. fossulae (fos'yū-lă, -lē) [TA]1. A small fossa.
2. A minor fissure or slight depression on the surface of the cerebrum.
Synonym(s): fossette (1) .
Synonym(s): fossette (1) .
[L. dim. of fossa, ditch]
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