Tuberosity

Pronunciation: /tuːbəˈrɒsɪti/

Definitions of tuberosity

noun a rounded prominence or protuberance, especially a bony bump on a bone

Example Sentences

A1 The tuberosity of the bone helps to anchor muscles.

A2 The doctor pointed out the tuberosity on the X-ray.

B1 The tuberosity of the hip bone can be felt when palpating the area.

B2 The athlete experienced pain in the tuberosity of their shoulder after the game.

C1 The surgeon carefully repaired the tuberosity of the patient's fractured bone.

C2 The detailed anatomy textbook explained the function of each tuberosity in the human body.

Examples of tuberosity in a Sentence

formal The tuberosity of the tibia is an important anatomical landmark for orthopedic surgeons.

informal I think I may have injured the tuberosity on my elbow from that fall.

slang My tuberosity is killing me after that intense workout at the gym.

figurative The tuberosity of her personality was her unwavering determination.

Grammatical Forms of tuberosity

• plural: tuberosities
• comparative: more tuberous
• superlative: most tuberous
• present tense: tuberosities
• future tense: will tuberosity
• perfect tense: have tuberosited
• continuous tense: is tuberositing
• singular: tuberosity
• positive degree: tuberous
• infinitive: to tuberosity
• gerund: tuberositing
• participle: tuberosited

Origin and Evolution of tuberosity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tuberosity' originates from the Latin word 'tuberositas', which means a swelling or protuberance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in anatomical contexts to refer to bony prominences or protuberances, the term 'tuberosity' has evolved to also describe plant structures such as tubers or enlarged parts of roots.