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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

The opposite of fossa shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

protrusion
prominence
See all opposites of fossa

• Nearby Words

forward
forwarder
forwardness
fossa
fossil
fossilization
fossilize

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fossa. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fossa
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