tuberosity

(to̵̅o̅′bər äsə tē, tyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun pl. tuberosities

  1. the quality or condition of being tuberous
  2. a rounded swelling or projection, as on a bone for the attachment of a muscle or tendon

Origin: Fr tuberosité < VL tuberositas

See tuberosity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. tu·ber·os·i·ties
  1. The quality or condition of being tuberous.
  2. A projection or protuberance, especially one at the end of a bone for the attachment of a muscle or tendon.

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