incisura

/ɪnˈsɪsərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small notch or groove, especially in the margin of a leaf or in the edge of a bone.

“The incisura on the edge of the fossilized bone was a key feature in identifying the species.”

Synonyms

  • groove
  • notch

Antonyms

  • bulge
  • ridge