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GLENOID FOSSA Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase glenoid fossa. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase glenoid fossa. (close relations)
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articulation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• expressing in coherent verbal form

• (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

• the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible

cavity
nounn
noun

• a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

• space that is surrounded by something

• soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth

• (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

joint
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• united or combined

noun

• (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

• a disreputable place of entertainment

• the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

• a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion

• junction by which parts or objects are joined together

• marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking

adjective satellite

• affecting or involving two or more

• involving both houses of a legislature

verb

• fit as if by joints

• provide with a joint

• fasten with a joint

• separate (meat) at the joint

socket
nounn
noun

• a bony hollow into which a structure fits

• receptacle where something (a pipe or probe or end of a bone) is inserted

• a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted

glenoid cavity
nounn
noun

• the concavity in the head of the scapula that receives the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint

mandibular fossa
nounn
noun

• a deep concavity in the temporal bone at the root of the zygomatic arch that receives the condyle of the mandible

Best Hypernyms For GLENOID FOSSA

Here is a list of related hypernyms for glenoid fossa, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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fossa pit

Alternatives for ARTICULATION

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