columella

/kəˈlʌmɛlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually rounded, mound or projection, especially on a surface of an organ or a part of the body; a small, rounded eminence.

“The doctor examined the columella of the patient’s nose.”

Synonyms

  • hillock
  • mound
  • nubbin

Antonyms

  • concavity
  • depression