Mamelon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mamelon is a noun meaning A hillock; a rounded elevation or protuberance.
Meaning
A hillock; a rounded elevation or protuberance.
More Meanings
- (paleontology) A structure resembling a small bump found on the outer surface of stromatoporoids.
- (dentistry) A protrusion on a newly erupted tooth.
Word Forms
- mamelons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mamelonation, mound, monticule, moel, monticulus, monticle.
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