fossette

[ fo-set, faw- ]
/ fɒˈsɛt, fɔ- /

noun

a small hollow or depression, as in a bivalve shell; dimple.
Pathology. a small, deep corneal ulcer.

Origin of fossette

1840–50; < French: dimple, small cavity. See fosse, -ette

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British Dictionary definitions for fossette

fossette
/ (fɒˈsɛt) /

noun

anatomy a small depression or fossa, as in a bone
pathol a small deep ulcer of the cornea

Word Origin for fossette

C19: from French: dimple, from fosse ditch

Medical definitions for fossette

fossette
[ fŏ-sĕt ]

n.

A small depression; a dimple.
A small deep ulcer of the cornea.