Fossule

/ˈfɔsuːl/ noun

Definition

An alternative or variant spelling of fossula; a small anatomical pit or depression.

Etymology

Variant of fossula using a different Latinate suffix pattern. Appears in older anatomical texts and scientific literature.

Kelly Says

Different scientific traditions used slightly different spellings like fossule versus fossula—a reminder that scientific terminology evolved across multiple languages and time periods!

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