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fossa Synonyms

Another word for 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 depression of the patient's shoulder joint."

Strong
depression
hollow
pit
Weak
cavity

Opposites of fossa

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of fossa varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

protrusion
prominence
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• Nearby Words

fortescue
fortress
forum
fossa
fossil
fothergilla
foundation

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