aphanozygous

/əˌfænoʊzaɪɡəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a depressed or sunk appearance, as a bone or a part of the body.

“The surgeon examined the patient’s aphanozygous bone, which was a sign of an underlying medical condition.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by the depression or sinking of a part of the body, such as a bone.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with aphanozygous condition, which required immediate treatment.”

Synonyms

  • depressed
  • sunk

Antonyms

  • projecting
  • prominent