Fossette
[fo-set, faw-] /fɒˈsɛt, fɔ-/
noun
1.
a small hollow or depression, as in a bivalve shell; dimple.
2.
Pathology. a small, deep corneal ulcer.
/fɒˈsɛt/
noun
1.
(anatomy) a small depression or fossa, as in a bone
2.
(pathol) a small deep ulcer of the cornea
fossette fos·sette (fŏ-sět’)
n.
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