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tuberosity

American  
[too-buh-ros-i-tee, tyoo-] / ˌtu bəˈrɒs ɪ ti, ˈtyu- /

noun

plural

tuberosities

  1. a rough projection or protuberance of a bone, as for the attachment of a muscle.

tuberosity British  
/ ˌtjuːbəˈrɒsɪtɪ /

noun

  1. any protuberance on a bone, esp for the attachment of a muscle or ligament

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Etymology

Origin of tuberosity

From the Medieval Latin word tūberōsitās, dating back to 1535–45. See tuberose 2, -ity

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