Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fissura
noun
/fɪˈʃʊərə/
Definition
A fissure is a narrow opening or crack, often in a surface.
Examples
- The fissure in the rock allowed water to seep through.
- The doctor examined the fissura in the patient’s skin.
- In geology class, we learned about the different types of fissures.
Meaning
In geology, a fissure refers to a fracture in the Earth’s surface, whereas in medicine, it can denote a split or groove in anatomical structures.
Synonyms
- crack
- gap
- slit
- opening