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fossa Antonyms

Opposite of fossa

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• noun (Context 1)

A shallow depression or hollow within a biological structure, most commonly occurring on the surface of a bone.

Usage Example

"During the examination, the orthopedist noted severe wear within the glenoid protrusion of the patient's shoulder joint."

Strong
protrusion
Weak
prominence

Similar words to fossa

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to fossa vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

depression
hollow
pit
cavity
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• Nearby Words

fortescue
fortress
forum
fossa
fossil
fothergilla
foundation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Fossa. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/fossa
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