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单词 gibbosity
释义

gibbosity

noun

gib·​bos·​i·​ty ji-ˈbä-sə-tē How to pronounce gibbosity (audio) gi- How to pronounce gibbosity (audio)
plural gibbosities
: protuberance, swelling

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

gibbosity

noun

gib·​bos·​i·​ty jīb-ˈäs-ət-ē How to pronounce gibbosity (audio) gib- How to pronounce gibbosity (audio)
plural gibbosities
1
: protuberance, swelling
specifically : kyphosis
2
: the quality or state of being gibbous
specifically : the condition of being humpbacked

gibbosity

noun

as in swelling

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • swelling
  • dilatation
  • bump
  • dome
  • hump
  • portion
  • obtrusion
  • snag
  • blob
  • swell
  • puff
  • protuberance
  • knot
  • knob
  • increase
  • escalation
  • section
  • convexity
  • projection
  • expansion
  • nub
  • enlargement
  • protrusion
  • jut
  • bulge
  • lump
  • overhang
  • knurl
  • hill
  • block
  • piece
  • bunch
  • mound

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • depression
  • cavity
  • well
  • pit
  • valley
  • indentation
  • hole
  • basin
  • recess
  • crater
  • dent
  • hollow
  • dip
  • bowl
  • impression
  • concavity
  • concave
  • groove
  • pocket
  • trough
  • trench
  • dint
  • indent
  • furrow
  • indenture
  • notch
  • dimple
  • gouge
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